How to Pronounce Rose

To pronounce "rose", say ROS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹəʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ɹəʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rose”

"rose" has 2 syllables: ros-e. It rhymes with repose and close, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: roes, rows, rohs, rowes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rose mean?

noun

  1. A shrub of the genus Rosa, with red, pink, white or yellow flowers.
  2. A flower of the rose plant.

verb

  1. To make rose-coloured; to redden or flush.
  2. To perfume, as with roses.

adjective

  1. Having a purplish-red or pink colour. See rosy.

Words that rhyme with rose

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reposeclosecomposeposeimposeexposeopposejuxtaposedisclosedeposeproposeinterpose

Related words

rosaceousroseatecoloredchromaticdaisyrosyscarlet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rose"?▾

"Rose" has 2 syllables: ros · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rose"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rose" is /ɹəʊz/.

What does "rose" mean?▾

Rose: A shrub of the genus Rosa, with red, pink, white or yellow flowers.

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