How to pronounce rollerblades
Say it like ROH-ler-blaydz. Rollerblades has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- ler
- blaydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rollerblades 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.
- blaydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rollerblades
- 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-blaydz.
What does rollerblades mean?
- plural of rollerblade How to pronounce rollerblade
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rollerblade How to pronounce rollerblade
Questions about saying rollerblades
How do you pronounce rollerblades?
Say ROH-ler-blaydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊlɚˌbleɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊləˌbleɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rollerblades?
Rollerblades has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · ler · blaydz.
Is rollerblades 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 /ˈrəʊləˌbleɪdz/ (ROH-luh-blaydz).