How to pronounce roulade
Say it like roo-LAHD. Roulade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHD).
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- roo
- LAHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roulade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LAHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of roulade
American and British speakers say roulade in essentially the same way: /ruˈlɑd/ in the US and /ruːˈlɑːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: roo-LAHD.
What does roulade mean?
- An elaborate embellishment of several notes sung to one syllable.
- A slice of meat that is rolled up, stuffed, and cooked.
- To sing an elaborate embellishment of several notes to one syllable.
Where does roulade come from?
From French roulade, from rouler (“to roll”), from Old French roler.
Words that rhyme with roulade
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roulade.
Questions about saying roulade
How do you pronounce roulade?
Say roo-LAHD. The American pronunciation is /ruˈlɑd/. In British English it is /ruːˈlɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roulade?
Roulade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHD). Broken into parts: roo · LAHD.
Do Americans and Brits say roulade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ruˈlɑd/ and the British form is /ruːˈlɑːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.