How to pronounce rollicking
Say it like ROL-ih-king. Rollicking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROL).
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- ROL
- ih
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rollicking 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rollicking
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROL-ih-king.
What does rollicking mean?
- present participle and gerund of rollick How to pronounce rollick
- A scolding, a bollocking.
- carefree, merry and boisterous
Questions about saying rollicking
How do you pronounce rollicking?
Say ROL-ih-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑlɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒlɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rollicking?
Rollicking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROL). Broken into parts: ROL · ih · king.
Is rollicking 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 /ˈrɒlɪkɪŋ/ (ROL-ih-king).