How to pronounce rollie
Say it like ROH-lee. Rollie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rollie 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rollie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-lee.
Other ways to say rollie
Rollie also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- RAW-lee /ˈrɔli/
What does rollie mean?
- A cigarette rolled by hand.
Where does rollie come from?
From roll + -ie.
Words that rhyme with rollie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rollie.
Questions about saying rollie
How do you pronounce rollie?
Say ROH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊli/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rollie?
Rollie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · lee.
Is rollie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrəʊli/ (ROH-lee).