How to pronounce bankroll
Say it like BANGK-rohl. Bankroll has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANGK).
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- BANGK
- rohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bankroll pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bankroll
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BANGK-rohl.
What does bankroll mean?
- A roll of banknotes or other paper currency, carried in lieu of a wallet.“Phil kept his bankroll in his front pocket, as it made too much of a lump to sit on.”
- The monetary assets of a person or organization.“Microsoft is a corporation with an extremely large bankroll.”
- To fund a project; to underwrite something.“Professor Stebbins didn't need to apply for government grants because his lab was bankrolled by a large pharmaceutical corporation.”
Where does bankroll come from?
Compound of bank + roll.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying bankroll
How do you pronounce bankroll?
Say BANGK-rohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæŋkroʊl/. In British English it is /ˈbæŋkrəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bankroll?
Bankroll has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANGK). Broken into parts: BANGK · rohl.
Is bankroll pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbæŋkrəʊl/ (BANGK-rohl).