How to Pronounce Roister

To pronounce "roister", say ROIST-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɔɪstə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹɔɪstə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “roister”

"roister" has 2 syllables: roist-er. It rhymes with cloister and oyster, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: royster — easy to mix up when writing.

What does roister mean?

noun

  1. A roisterer.

verb

  1. To engage in noisy, drunken, or riotous behavior.
  2. To walk with a swaying motion.

Synonyms

carouserevelriotswagger

Words that rhyme with roister

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cloisteroysterfoisterhoisterroyster

Related words

carouseriotroughhouseruffianorgerabbleruffianizeromp

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roister"?▾

"Roister" has 2 syllables: roist · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "roister"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roister" is /ˈɹɔɪstə(ɹ)/.

What does "roister" mean?▾

Roister: A roisterer.

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