How to pronounce rosewater
Say it like ROHZ-waw-ter. Rosewater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHZ).
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- ROHZ
- waw
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rosewater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- wawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rosewater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ROHZ-waw-tuh.
What does rosewater mean?
- A liquid produced by steeping rose petals in water, used as a coloring agent and a flavoring ingredient in certain foods.
Where does rosewater come from?
From rose + water.
Questions about saying rosewater
How do you pronounce rosewater?
Say ROHZ-waw-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊzˌwɔtər/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊzˌwɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rosewater?
Rosewater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHZ). Broken into parts: ROHZ · waw · ter.
Is rosewater pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrəʊzˌwɔːtə/ (ROHZ-waw-tuh).