How to pronounce rolag
Say it like ROH-lug. Rolag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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US American/ˈroʊləɡ/ROH-lug
UK British/ˈrəʊləɡ/ROH-lug
- ROH
- lug
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rolag 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.
- lugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rolag
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-lug.
What does rolag mean?
noun
- A roll of fiber, used as a precursor to yarn.
Where does rolag come from?
From Scottish Gaelic roileag (compare roll).
Questions about saying rolag
How do you pronounce rolag?
Say ROH-lug. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊləɡ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊləɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rolag?
Rolag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · lug.
Is rolag 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 /ˈrəʊləɡ/ (ROH-lug).