How to pronounce Roswell
Say it like ROS-wel. Roswell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROS).
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- ROS
- wel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roswell 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.
- welKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Roswell
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROS-wel.
What does Roswell mean?
- The most significant ufological event of a region.
Where does Roswell come from?
Metathesized from Middle English Roweshill, from a contraction of either the Old English personal name Hrōþwulf or its Norman cognate Rolf, Rouf, Rou (in the genitive case, adding -es) + Old English hyll (“hill”).
Questions about saying Roswell
How do you pronounce Roswell?
Say ROS-wel. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑswɛl/. In British English it is /ˈrɒswɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Roswell?
Roswell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROS). Broken into parts: ROS · wel.
Is Roswell 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 /ˈrɒswɛl/ (ROS-wel).