How to Pronounce Roam

To pronounce "roam", say ROAM — one syllable, IPA /ɹəʊm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/ɹəʊm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “roam”

"roam" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with home and comb, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: rome, rohm, rhome, rolm — easy to mix up when writing.

What does roam mean?

verb

  1. To wander or travel freely and with no specific destination.
  2. To use a network or service from different locations or devices.

Synonyms

errshrithewander

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Words that rhyme with roam

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

homecombloammonochromecatacombglomehippodromegloamgnomehoneycombsloamrhizome

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roam"?▾

"Roam" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "roam"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roam" is /ɹəʊm/.

What does "roam" mean?▾

Roam: To wander or travel freely and with no specific destination.

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