How to pronounce rosy
Say it like ROH-zee. Rosy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rosy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rosy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-zee.
What does rosy mean?
- Rose-colored.
- Of any reddish hue from bright pink to the color of ruddy cheeks in a light-skinned person.
- Otherwise resembling a rose, as for example in scent of perfume.
- To make pinkish in color.
- To present in a deceptively optimistic or positive light.
- Alternative spelling of Rosie (“tea”).“I fancy a cup of rosy.”
Where does rosy come from?
From Middle English rosy; equivalent to rose + -y.
Words that rhyme with rosy
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Questions about saying rosy
How do you pronounce rosy?
Say ROH-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊzi/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rosy?
Rosy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · zee.
Is rosy 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 /ˈrəʊzi/ (ROH-zee).