How to pronounce roundtrip
Say it like rownd-TRIP. Roundtrip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIP).
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- rownd
- TRIP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roundtrip pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rowndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- TRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of roundtrip
American and British speakers say roundtrip in essentially the same way: /ˌraʊndˈtrɪp/ in the US and /ˌraʊndˈtrɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: rownd-TRIP.
What does roundtrip mean?
- Alternative form of round trip.
- To export (a file, data, etc.) and eventually import it again without loss of fidelity.
- To engage in the form of barter called a round trip.
Words that rhyme with roundtrip
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roundtrip.
Questions about saying roundtrip
How do you pronounce roundtrip?
Say rownd-TRIP. The American pronunciation is /ˌraʊndˈtrɪp/. In British English it is /ˌraʊndˈtrɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roundtrip?
Roundtrip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIP). Broken into parts: rownd · TRIP.
Do Americans and Brits say roundtrip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌraʊndˈtrɪp/ and the British form is /ˌraʊndˈtrɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.