How to pronounce rosewood
Say it like ROHZ-wuud. Rosewood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHZ).
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- ROHZ
- wuud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rosewood 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.
- wuudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of rosewood
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHZ-wuud.
What does rosewood mean?
- The fragrant wood of Dalbergia nigra, a Brazilian tree in the legume family, which has a sweet smell.
- Any of several dozen woods, resembling that of Dalbergia nigra in some respect.
- The wood of a South American tree, Aniba rosaeodora, in the laurel family, with fragrant wood from which an essential oil is distilled.
Where does rosewood come from?
A compound of rose + wood, originally so named because of the rose-scented aromatic oil derived from it; applied in later senses on account of these woods’ predominantly reddish-brown color.
Questions about saying rosewood
How do you pronounce rosewood?
Say ROHZ-wuud. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊzˌwʊd/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊzˌwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rosewood?
Rosewood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHZ). Broken into parts: ROHZ · wuud.
Is rosewood pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrəʊzˌwʊd/ (ROHZ-wuud).