How to pronounce rolling
Say it like ROH-ling. Rolling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rolling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rolling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-ling.
What does rolling mean?
- uttered with a trill“she used rolling r's as in Spanish”
- a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
- the act of robbing a helpless person“he was charged with rolling drunks in the park”
- propelling something on wheels
Where does rolling come from?
By surface analysis, roll + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with rolling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rolling.
Questions about saying rolling
How do you pronounce rolling?
Say ROH-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rolling?
Rolling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · ling.
Is rolling 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 /ˈrəʊlɪŋ/ (ROH-ling).