How to pronounce rollover
Say it like ROH-loh-ver. Rollover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- loh
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rollover 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.
- lohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rollover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-loh-vuh.
What does rollover mean?
- The process of incrementing, especially back to an initial value.
- A road traffic accident in which a vehicle overturns.
- A graphic element that changes its appearance when the cursor moves over it.
Where does rollover come from?
Deverbal from roll over.
Questions about saying rollover
How do you pronounce rollover?
Say ROH-loh-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊˌloʊvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊˌləʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rollover?
Rollover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · loh · ver.
Is rollover pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrəʊˌləʊvə/ (ROH-loh-vuh).