How to pronounce rollick
Say it like ROL-ik. Rollick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROL).
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- ROL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rollick pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rollick
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROL-ik.
What does rollick mean?
- To behave in a playful or carefree manner; to frolic or romp.
- To reprimand.
- Alternative form of rowlock.
Where does rollick come from?
Presumably a blend of roll + frolic; appeared 1811 as rollicking, 1826 as rollick.
Words that rhyme with rollick
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rollick.
Questions about saying rollick
How do you pronounce rollick?
Say ROL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑlɪk/. In British English it is /ˈrɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rollick?
Rollick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROL). Broken into parts: ROL · ik.
Is rollick pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒlɪk/ (ROL-ik).