How to pronounce roofer
Say it like ROO-fer. Roofer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈrufɚ/ROO-fer
UK British/ˈruːfə/ROO-fuh
- ROO
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roofer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of roofer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ROO-fuh.
What does roofer mean?
noun
- A craftsman who lays, or repairs roofs.
- A daredevil who performs stunts on tops of skyscrapers.
Where does roofer come from?
From roof + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- rooftopper
Questions about saying roofer
How do you pronounce roofer?
Say ROO-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈrufɚ/. In British English it is /ˈruːfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roofer?
Roofer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · fer.
Is roofer 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 /ˈruːfə/ (ROO-fuh).