How to Pronounce Roses

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɹoʊzɨz̥/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “roses”

"roses" has 2 syllables: ros-es. It rhymes with juxtaposes and imposes, if that helps it stick.

What does roses 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.

noun

  1. A pale pink wine made by removing the dark grape skins at the required point during fermentation.

Synonyms

blush

Words that rhyme with roses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

juxtaposesimposesnosesexposesopposesdisclosesdisposesproposessupposescomposescloseshoses

Related words

rosaceousroseatecoloredchromaticflowerflowerspink

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roses"?▾

"Roses" has 2 syllables: ros · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "roses"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roses" is /ɹoʊzɨz̥/.

What does "roses" mean?▾

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

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