How to pronounce Rostov
Say it like ROS-tov. Rostov has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROS).
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US American/ˈrɑstɑv/ROS-tov
UK British/ˈrɒstɒv/ROS-tov
- ROS
- tov
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rostov pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tovKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Rostov
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROS-tov.
What does Rostov mean?
noun
- a seaport on the Don River near the Sea of Azov in the European part of Russia
Questions about saying Rostov
How do you pronounce Rostov?
Say ROS-tov. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑstɑv/. In British English it is /ˈrɒstɒv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Rostov?
Rostov has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROS). Broken into parts: ROS · tov.
Is Rostov 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 /ˈrɒstɒv/ (ROS-tov).