How to pronounce rollercoaster
Say it like ROH-ler-koh-ster. Rollercoaster has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- ler
- koh
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rollercoaster 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.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rollercoaster
- 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-koh-stuh.
What does rollercoaster mean?
- An amusement ride consisting of a train on a track that rises, falls, twists and turns.
- A situation characterized by significant fluctuations in direction, emotion or intensity.
Where does rollercoaster come from?
A univerbation of roller coaster, after the rolling and coasting motions to which the riders are subjected.
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Questions about saying rollercoaster
How do you pronounce rollercoaster?
Say ROH-ler-koh-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊləˌkəʊstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rollercoaster?
Rollercoaster has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · ler · koh · ster.
Is rollercoaster 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 /ˈrəʊləˌkəʊstə/ (ROH-luh-koh-stuh).