How to Pronounce Ridgepole

To pronounce "ridgepole", say RIDG-ep-ol-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɪdʒpəʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

ridgepole

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying ridgepole, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɹɪdʒpəʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ridgepole”

"ridgepole" has 4 syllables: ridg-ep-ol-e.

What does ridgepole mean?

noun

  1. A beam along the ridge of a roof to which the rafters are attached.
  2. A horizontal pole that supports the roof of a ridge tent

Related words

rooftreeridgerafterridgepiecerafteringpurlinblade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ridgepole"?▾

"Ridgepole" has 4 syllables: ridg · ep · ol · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ridgepole"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ridgepole" is /ˈɹɪdʒpəʊl/.

What does "ridgepole" mean?▾

Ridgepole: A beam along the ridge of a roof to which the rafters are attached.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “ridgepole” in the full dictionary →