How to Pronounce Roasting

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɹəʊstɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “roasting”

"roasting" has 2 syllables: roast-ing. It rhymes with hosting and ghosting, if that helps it stick.

What does roasting mean?

verb

To cook food by heating in an oven or over a fire without covering, resulting in a crisp, possibly even slightly charred appearance.
“to roast meat on a spit”
To cook by surrounding with hot embers, ashes, sand, etc.
“to roast a potato in ashes”

noun

The act by which something is roasted.
A rebuke or reprimand (usually from the recipient's point of view).
“My boss gave me a roasting for last month's sales figures.”

adjective

Very hot.
“The day started out cool, but by noon it was roasting.”

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Words that rhyme with roasting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hosting ghosting posting boasting coasting toasting composting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roasting"?▾

"Roasting" has 2 syllables: roast · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "roasting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roasting" is /ˈɹəʊstɪŋ/.

What does "roasting" mean?▾

Roasting: To cook food by heating in an oven or over a fire without covering, resulting in a crisp, possibly even slightly charred appearance.

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