How to pronounce ramrod
Say it like RAM-rahd. Ramrod has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM).
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US American/ˈræmrɑd/RAM-rahd
UK British/ˈræmrɒd/RAM-rod
- RAM
- rahd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ramrod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rahdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ramrod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: RAM-rod.
What does ramrod mean?
noun
- Device used with muzzleloaders to push the projectile up against the propellant.
- Ranch or trail foreman, usually the first or second person in charge. The person responsible for getting the work done.
- To force; to coerce.“That new project manager is just the one to ramrod this through to completion.”
- To force to remain upright.“He bristled and sat there, motionless, as if ramrodded.”
Where does ramrod come from?
From ram + rod.
Questions about saying ramrod
How do you pronounce ramrod?
Say RAM-rahd. The American pronunciation is /ˈræmrɑd/. In British English it is /ˈræmrɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ramrod?
Ramrod has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM). Broken into parts: RAM · rahd.
Is ramrod pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈræmrɒd/ (RAM-rod).