How to pronounce rollerblade
Say it like ROH-ler-blayd. Rollerblade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- ler
- blayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rollerblade 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.
- blaydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rollerblade
- 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-blayd.
What does rollerblade mean?
- A roller skate with all wheels aligned in a single row along the sole, resembling an ice skate.
- To roller skate using rollerblades.
Where does rollerblade come from?
From Rollerblade, a trademark for a brand of inline skates, from roller + blade.
Questions about saying rollerblade
How do you pronounce rollerblade?
Say ROH-ler-blayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊlɚˌbleɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊləˌbleɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rollerblade?
Rollerblade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · ler · blayd.
Is rollerblade 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 /ˈrəʊləˌbleɪd/ (ROH-luh-blayd).