How to pronounce roadie
Say it like ROH-dee. Roadie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roadie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of roadie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-dee.
What does roadie mean?
- One of the crew for a musical group or other traveling stage production, especially a stagehand or technician.“I was a roadie for a heavy metal band for four years.”
- A cyclist who rides on the roads rather than off-road.“I don't know about any trails for cycling because I'm mainly a roadie.”
- An alcoholic beverage for the ride, for consumption while one is driving.“The bartender said he's not allowed to let me leave with a roadie.”
- To act as a roadie
Where does roadie come from?
From road + -ie.
Words that rhyme with roadie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roadie.
Questions about saying roadie
How do you pronounce roadie?
Say ROH-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊdi/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roadie?
Roadie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · dee.
Is roadie 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 /ˈrəʊdi/ (ROH-dee).