How to pronounce steamroll
Say it like STEEM-rohl. Steamroll has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEEM).
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- STEEM
- rohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steamroll pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- rohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of steamroll
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STEEM-rohl.
What does steamroll mean?
- To flatten, as if with a steamroller.
- To ruthlessly crush or overwhelm.“I tried to participate in a sports tournament, but got steamrolled by the better players there.”
Where does steamroll come from?
From steam + roll.
Questions about saying steamroll
How do you pronounce steamroll?
Say STEEM-rohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈstimˌroʊl/. In British English it is /ˈstiːmˌrəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steamroll?
Steamroll has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEEM). Broken into parts: STEEM · rohl.
Is steamroll 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 /ˈstiːmˌrəʊl/ (STEEM-rohl).