How to pronounce stoneroller
Say it like STOHN-roh-ler. Stoneroller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN).
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- STOHN
- roh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoneroller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stoneroller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOHN-roh-luh.
What does stoneroller mean?
- An American minnow, Campostoma anomalum.
- Any of several other minnows such as hypentelium nigricans.
Where does stoneroller come from?
From stone + roller, from its habit of moving stones as it feeds.
Questions about saying stoneroller
How do you pronounce stoneroller?
Say STOHN-roh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊnˌroʊlər/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊnˌrəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoneroller?
Stoneroller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN). Broken into parts: STOHN · roh · ler.
Is stoneroller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstəʊnˌrəʊlə/ (STOHN-roh-luh).