How to pronounce rolls
Say it like ROHLZ. Rolls is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ROHLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rolls pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rolls
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHLZ.
What does rolls mean?
- plural of roll How to pronounce roll
- third-person singular simple present indicative of roll How to pronounce roll
Words that rhyme with rolls
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rolls.
Questions about saying rolls
How do you pronounce rolls?
Say ROHLZ. The American pronunciation is /roʊlz/. In British English it is /rəʊlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rolls?
Rolls is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROHLZ.
Is rolls 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 /rəʊlz/ (ROHLZ).