How do you pronounce "rousseau"?

In American English: /ruːˈsoʊ/ (roo-SOH). In British English: /ɹˈaʊsəʊ/ (R-ows). In Canadian English: /ruːˈsoʊ/ (roo-SOH). In Australian English: /ɹˈaʊsəʊ/ (R-ows).

Is "rousseau" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ruːˈsoʊ/ (roo-SOH), while in British English it's /ɹˈaʊsəʊ/ (R-ows).

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rousseau

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/ruːˈsoʊ/

roo-SOH

Syllable Breakdown

ruːrous·soʊseau

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