How to pronounce rollerblading
Say it like ROH-ler-blay-ding. Rollerblading has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- ler
- blay
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rollerblading 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.
- blayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rollerblading
- 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-blay-ding.
What does rollerblading mean?
- The pastime or sport of skating on rollerblades.
- present participle and gerund of rollerblade How to pronounce rollerblade
Questions about saying rollerblading
How do you pronounce rollerblading?
Say ROH-ler-blay-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊlɚˌbleɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊləˌbleɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rollerblading?
Rollerblading has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · ler · blay · ding.
Is rollerblading 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 /ˈrəʊləˌbleɪdɪŋ/ (ROH-luh-blay-ding).