How to pronounce rolltop
Say it like ROHL-top. Rolltop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHL).
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US American/ˈroʊlˌtɑp/ROHL-top
UK British/ˈrəʊlˌtɒp/ROHL-top
- ROHL
- top
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rolltop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- topGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of rolltop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHL-top.
What does rolltop mean?
adjective
- Alternative spelling of roll-top.
- Alternative spelling of roll-top.
Questions about saying rolltop
How do you pronounce rolltop?
Say ROHL-top. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊlˌtɑp/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊlˌtɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rolltop?
Rolltop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHL). Broken into parts: ROHL · top.
Is rolltop 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 /ˈrəʊlˌtɒp/ (ROHL-top).