How to pronounce rosters
Say it like ROS-terz. Rosters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROS).
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US American/ˈrɑstɚz/ROS-terz
UK British/ˈrɒstəz/ROS-tuz
- ROS
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rosters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rosters
- 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-tuz.
What does rosters mean?
noun
- plural of roster How to pronounce roster
- third-person singular simple present indicative of roster How to pronounce roster
Questions about saying rosters
How do you pronounce rosters?
Say ROS-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈrɒstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rosters?
Rosters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROS). Broken into parts: ROS · terz.
Is rosters 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 /ˈrɒstəz/ (ROS-tuz).