How to pronounce rollers
Say it like ROH-lerz. Rollers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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US American/ˈroʊlɚz/ROH-lerz
UK British/ˈrəʊləz/ROH-luz
- ROH
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rollers 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.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rollers
- 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-luz.
What does rollers mean?
noun
- plural of roller How to pronounce roller
- third-person singular simple present indicative of roller How to pronounce roller
Questions about saying rollers
How do you pronounce rollers?
Say ROH-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rollers?
Rollers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · lerz.
Is rollers 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 /ˈrəʊləz/ (ROH-luz).