How to Pronounce Roll

To pronounce "roll", say ROLL — one syllable, IPA /ɹəʊl/. 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

/ɹəʊl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “roll”

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

Sounds exactly like: role, roehl, roell, roelle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does roll mean?

noun

  1. The act or result of rolling, or state of being rolled.

    “Look at the roll of the waves.”

  2. A forward or backward roll in gymnastics; going head over heels. A tumble.

verb

  1. To cause to revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on an axis; to impel forward by causing to turn over and over on a supporting surface.

    “To roll a wheel, a ball, or a barrel.”

  2. To turn over and over.

    “The child will roll on the floor.”

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Words that rhyme with roll

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roll"?▾

"Roll" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "roll"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roll" is /ɹəʊl/.

What does "roll" mean?▾

Roll: The act or result of rolling, or state of being rolled.

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