How to pronounce roller
Say it like ROH-ler. Roller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
- ROH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roller 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of roller
- 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-luh.
What does roller mean?
- Any rotating cylindrical device that is part of a machine, especially one used to apply or reduce pressure.
- A cylindrical (or approximately cylindrical) item used under a heavy object to facilitate moving it; usually several are needed.
- A person who rolls something, such as cigars or molten metal.
- To roller skate.
Where does roller come from?
* (credits in TV or film): These were originally printed on a physical cylinder that was rotated in front of the camera.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- roll
- rolling wave
Words that rhyme with roller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roller.
Questions about saying roller
How do you pronounce roller?
Say ROH-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roller?
Roller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · ler.
Is roller 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 /ˈrəʊlə/ (ROH-luh).