How to Pronounce "rousseau"
word
ɹuˈsoʊ
roo-SOH
ruːˈsəʊ
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Definition
Rousseau refers to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a famous 18th-century Swiss-French philosopher, writer, and composer known for his influential ideas about society, government, education, and human nature.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹuˈsoʊ
British English
ruːˈsəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
roo-SOH
UK
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Listen in Context
Rousseau wrote 'The Social Contract.'
Many people study the ideas of Rousseau at university.
Rousseau was born in Geneva in 1712.
Have you read anything by Rousseau? His thoughts on freedom are really interesting.