How to pronounce Rolodex
Say it like ROH-luh-deks. Rolodex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- luh
- deks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rolodex 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Rolodex
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-luh-deks.
What does Rolodex mean?
- A type of rotating file index used for storing addresses, especially in a work context.
- One's contact list.
- A large list or category (of something specified).
- To index, or scan through, in the manner of a rotating file index.
Questions about saying Rolodex
How do you pronounce Rolodex?
Say ROH-luh-deks. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊləˌdɛks/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊləˌdɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Rolodex?
Rolodex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · luh · deks.
Is Rolodex 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 /ˈrəʊləˌdɛks/ (ROH-luh-deks).