How to Pronounce "roanoke"
word
ˈɹoʊəˌnoʊk
ROH-uh-nohk
ˈrəʊənəʊk
ROH-uh-nohk
Definition
'Roanoke' refers to the Roanoke Colony, one of the first English settlements in North America, which became famous for all its settlers mysteriously disappearing in the late 16th century. It can also refer to the modern city of Roanoke in Virginia, USA.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹoʊəˌnoʊk
British English
ˈrəʊənəʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROH-uh-nohk
UK
ROH-uh-nohk
Listen in Context
I learned about the Roanoke Colony in history class.
Many people are still fascinated by the mystery of Roanoke.
My cousin lives in Roanoke, Virginia.
No one really knows what happened to the settlers of Roanoke.