How to pronounce rosin
Say it like ROZ-un. Rosin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROZ).
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- ROZ
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rosin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rosin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROZ-un.
What does rosin mean?
- A solid form of resin, obtained from liquid resin by vaporizing its volatile components.
- Resin.
- To apply rosin to (something); to rub or cover with rosin.“We waited expectantly as the guest violinist rosined his bow in preparation for playing.”
Where does rosin come from?
From Old French raisine, rousine, variants of résine.
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Questions about saying rosin
How do you pronounce rosin?
Say ROZ-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑzən/. In British English it is /ˈrɒzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rosin?
Rosin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROZ). Broken into parts: ROZ · un.
Is rosin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒzən/ (ROZ-un).