How to pronounce roster
Say it like ROS-ter. Roster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROS).
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- ROS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of roster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROS-tuh.
What does roster mean?
- a list of names“his name was struck off the rolls”
Where does roster come from?
Borrowed from Dutch rooster (“gridiron, table, list”), from Middle Dutch roosten (“to roast”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with roster
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roster.
Questions about saying roster
How do you pronounce roster?
Say ROS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roster?
Roster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROS). Broken into parts: ROS · ter.
Is roster 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 /ˈrɒstə/ (ROS-tuh).