How to pronounce roundelay
Say it like ROWN-duh-lay. Roundelay has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROWN).
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- ROWN
- duh
- lay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roundelay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of roundelay
American and British speakers say roundelay in essentially the same way: /ˈraʊndəˌleɪ/ in the US and /ˈraʊndɪˌleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROWN-dih-lay.
What does roundelay mean?
- A poem or song having a line or phrase repeated at regular intervals.
- A dance in a circle.
- Anything having a round form; a roundel.
Where does roundelay come from?
From Middle French rondelet, diminutive of Old French rondel (French: rondeau).
Questions about saying roundelay
How do you pronounce roundelay?
Say ROWN-duh-lay. The American pronunciation is /ˈraʊndəˌleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈraʊndɪˌleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roundelay?
Roundelay has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROWN). Broken into parts: ROWN · duh · lay.
Do Americans and Brits say roundelay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraʊndəˌleɪ/ and the British form is /ˈraʊndɪˌleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.