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How to pronounce rosser

Say it like RAW-ser. Rosser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAW).

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US American/ˈrɔsɚ/RAW-ser
UK British/ˈrɒsə/ROS-uh
  • RAW
  • ser
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Rosser pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. RAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
  2. serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of rosser

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: ROS-uh.

What does rosser mean?

noun
  1. Alternative form of rozzer (“police officer”).

Words that rhyme with rosser

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rosser.

Questions about saying rosser

How do you pronounce rosser?

Say RAW-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɔsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in rosser?

Rosser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAW). Broken into parts: RAW · ser.

Is rosser 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 /ˈrɒsə/ (ROS-uh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).