How to pronounce rouleau
Say it like roo-LOH. Rouleau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- roo
- LOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rouleau 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.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rouleau
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roo-LOH.
What does rouleau mean?
- A little roll; a roll of coins put up in paper, or something resembling such a roll.
- A decorative technique that involves creating patterns with piping, cording or bias tape. A rouleau loop uses the same cord or piping as a way of fastening buttons, most notably down the back of bridal gowns.
- A stack of aggregated red blood cells, as seen in certain hematological and other diseases.
Where does rouleau come from?
Borrowed from French rouleau.
Words that rhyme with rouleau
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Questions about saying rouleau
How do you pronounce rouleau?
Say roo-LOH. The American pronunciation is /ruˈloʊ/. In British English it is /ruːˈləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rouleau?
Rouleau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: roo · LOH.
Is rouleau pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ruːˈləʊ/ (roo-LOH).