How to Pronounce Roar

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɹɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “roar”

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

Sounds exactly like: roehr, rohr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does roar mean?

noun

  1. A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.
  2. The cry of the lion.

verb

  1. To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
  2. To laugh in a particularly loud manner.

    “The audience roared at his jokes.”

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Words that rhyme with roar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roar"?▾

"Roar" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "roar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roar" is /ɹɔː/.

What does "roar" mean?▾

Roar: A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.

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