How to pronounce ridgepole
Say it like RIJ-pohl. Ridgepole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIJ).
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US American/ˈrɪdʒˌpoʊl/RIJ-pohl
UK British/ˈrɪdʒpəʊl/RIJ-pohl
- RIJ
- pohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ridgepole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ridgepole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RIJ-pohl.
What does ridgepole mean?
noun
- A beam along the ridge of a roof to which the rafters are attached.
- A horizontal pole that supports the roof of a ridge tent .
Where does ridgepole come from?
From ridge + pole.
Questions about saying ridgepole
How do you pronounce ridgepole?
Say RIJ-pohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪdʒˌpoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈrɪdʒpəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ridgepole?
Ridgepole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIJ). Broken into parts: RIJ · pohl.
Is ridgepole 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 /ˈrɪdʒpəʊl/ (RIJ-pohl).