How to pronounce rooftops
Say it like ROOF-tops. Rooftops has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOF).
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US American/ˈrufˌtɑps/ROOF-tops
UK British/ˈruːfˌtɒps/ROOF-tops
- ROOF
- tops
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rooftops pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- topsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of rooftops
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROOF-tops.
What does rooftops mean?
noun
- plural of rooftop How to pronounce rooftop
Questions about saying rooftops
How do you pronounce rooftops?
Say ROOF-tops. The American pronunciation is /ˈrufˌtɑps/. In British English it is /ˈruːfˌtɒps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rooftops?
Rooftops has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOF). Broken into parts: ROOF · tops.
Is rooftops 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 /ˈruːfˌtɒps/ (ROOF-tops).