How to Pronounce Roaring

To pronounce "roaring", say ROAR-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɔːɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɹɔːɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “roaring”

"roaring" has 2 syllables: roar-ing. It rhymes with imploring and adoring, if that helps it stick.

What does roaring mean?

verb

To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
To laugh in a particularly loud manner.
“The audience roared at his jokes.”

noun

A loud, deep, prolonged sound, as of a large beast; a roar.
An affection of the windpipe of a horse, causing a loud, peculiar noise in breathing under exertion.

adjective

Intensive; extreme.
Very successful; lively.
“The ice-cream sellers did a roaring trade in the midday heat.”

Synonyms

bustling prosperous thriving

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Words that rhyme with roaring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imploring adoring soaring outpouring exploring underscoring snoring pouring ignoring flooring orang restoring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roaring"?▾

"Roaring" has 2 syllables: roar · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "roaring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roaring" is /ˈɹɔːɹɪŋ/.

What does "roaring" mean?▾

Roaring: To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.

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