How to pronounce rollicksome
Say it like ROL-ik-sum. Rollicksome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROL).
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- ROL
- ik
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rollicksome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rollicksome
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROL-ik-sum.
What does rollicksome mean?
- Rollicking; lively, boisterous.
Where does rollicksome come from?
From rollick + -some.
Questions about saying rollicksome
How do you pronounce rollicksome?
Say ROL-ik-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑlɪksəm/. In British English it is /ˈrɒlɪksəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rollicksome?
Rollicksome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROL). Broken into parts: ROL · ik · sum.
Is rollicksome 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 /ˈrɒlɪksəm/ (ROL-ik-sum).