How to pronounce roasting
Say it like ROH-sting. Roasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roasting 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.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of roasting
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-sting.
What does roasting mean?
- present participle and gerund of roast How to pronounce roast
- Very hot.“The day started out cool, but by noon it was roasting.”
- The act by which something is roasted.
- A strong rebuke or reprimand (usually from the recipient's point of view).“My boss gave me a roasting for last month's sales figures.”
- The act of attempting to humiliating someone or being humiliated in such a way that it appears comedic, especially publicly.
Where does roasting come from?
From Middle English rostynge; equivalent to roast + -ing.
Words that rhyme with roasting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roasting.
Questions about saying roasting
How do you pronounce roasting?
Say ROH-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roasting?
Roasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · sting.
Is roasting 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 /ˈrəʊstɪŋ/ (ROH-sting).