How to pronounce roister
Say it like ROY-ster. Roister has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROY).
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- ROY
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roister pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of roister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ROY-stuh.
What does roister mean?
- To engage in noisy, drunken, or riotous behavior.
- To walk with a swaying motion.
Where does roister come from?
From Old French rustre, from Latin rusticus.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with roister
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roister.
Questions about saying roister
How do you pronounce roister?
Say ROY-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɔɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɔɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roister?
Roister has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROY). Broken into parts: ROY · ster.
Is roister 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 /ˈrɔɪstə/ (ROY-stuh).