How to pronounce rolf
Say it like ROHLF. Rolf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/roʊlf/ROHLF
UK British/rəʊlf/ROHLF
- ROHLF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rolf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHLFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rolf
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHLF.
What does rolf mean?
verb
- To apply the Rolfing massage technique to.
- To vomit.
- To eat hurriedly.
Where does rolf come from?
From Ida Pauline Rolf.
Questions about saying rolf
How do you pronounce rolf?
Say ROHLF. The American pronunciation is /roʊlf/. In British English it is /rəʊlf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rolf?
Rolf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROHLF.
Is rolf 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 /rəʊlf/ (ROHLF).