How to pronounce roaring
Say it like ROR-ing. Roaring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROR).
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- ROR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roaring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of roaring
American and British speakers say roaring in essentially the same way: /ˈrɔrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAW-ring.
What does roaring mean?
- a deep prolonged loud noise
- a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)“his bellow filled the hallway”
- very lively and profitable“flourishing businesses”“a palmy time for stockbrokers”
- extremely“roaring drunk”
Where does roaring come from?
By surface analysis, roar + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with roaring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roaring.
Questions about saying roaring
How do you pronounce roaring?
Say ROR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɔrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roaring?
Roaring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROR). Broken into parts: ROR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say roaring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɔrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.