How to pronounce rooster
Say it like ROO-ster. Rooster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rooster 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rooster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ROO-stuh.
What does rooster mean?
- A male domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) or other gallinaceous bird.
- A bird or bat which roosts or is roosting.
- A powerful, prideful, or pompous person.
Words that rhyme with rooster
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rooster.
Questions about saying rooster
How do you pronounce rooster?
Say ROO-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈrustɚ/. In British English it is /ˈruːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rooster?
Rooster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · ster.
Is rooster 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 /ˈruːstə/ (ROO-stuh).