How to pronounce stroller
Say it like STROH-ler. Stroller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROH).
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- STROH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stroller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stroller
- 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: STROH-luh.
What does stroller mean?
- A seat or chair on wheels, pushed by somebody walking behind it, typically used for transporting babies and young children.
- One who strolls.
- A vagrant.
Where does stroller come from?
From stroll + -er.
Words that rhyme with stroller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stroller.
Questions about saying stroller
How do you pronounce stroller?
Say STROH-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈstroʊlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstrəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stroller?
Stroller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROH). Broken into parts: STROH · ler.
Is stroller 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 /ˈstrəʊlə/ (STROH-luh).