How to pronounce roaster
Say it like ROH-ster. Roaster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roaster 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of roaster
- 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: ROH-stuh.
What does roaster mean?
- Someone who roasts coffee beans; a company or place of business that does so.“Several artisanal roasters are operating in the region now.”
- A machine for roasting things; especially, one that roasts coffee beans.“They've invested in large roasters with impressive stainless steel parts.”
- A kitchen utensil used for roasting.“I found a really nice roaster in the kitchenware aisle, plus a bamboo cutting board.”
Where does roaster come from?
From Middle English roster, roostare, equivalent to roast + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (patient suffix).
Words that rhyme with roaster
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roaster.
Questions about saying roaster
How do you pronounce roaster?
Say ROH-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roaster?
Roaster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · ster.
Is roaster 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 /ˈrəʊstə/ (ROH-stuh).