How to pronounce roanoke
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How do you say the word Roanoke?
What does this mean?
Pronounce Names.
| Pronunciation: | ‘RO noke’ – (The A is silent) Ro rhymes with “row” Noke rhymes with “Coke” |
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| Type of Name: | City in Virginia |
What does the word Roanoke mean?
roanoke(Noun) White beads of low value made from shells, formerly used for ornaments and currency by Native Americans of colonial Virginia. Etymology: From rawrenock.
Does Roanoke still exist?
Albemarle Sound lies on its north, Roanoke Sound on the eastern, Croatan Sound on the west, and Wanchese CDP lies at the southern end. The town of Manteo is located on the northern portion of the island, and is the county seat of Dare County.
Roanoke Island.
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| Population | 6,724 (2000) |
