How to pronounce roadster
Say it like ROHD-ster. Roadster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHD).
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- ROHD
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roadster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of roadster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHD-stuh.
What does roadster mean?
- A bicycle, or tricycle, adapted for common roads, rather than for the racing track, usually of classic style and steel-framed construction.
- One who drives much; a coach driver.
- A hunter who keeps to the roads instead of following the hounds across country.
Where does roadster come from?
Derived from road + -ster.
Questions about saying roadster
How do you pronounce roadster?
Say ROHD-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊdstər/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊdstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roadster?
Roadster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHD). Broken into parts: ROHD · ster.
Is roadster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrəʊdstə/ (ROHD-stuh).