How to Pronounce Roller-coaster

To pronounce "roller-coaster", say ROLL-erc-oast-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

14

Letters

ROLL-erc-oast-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “roller-coaster”

"roller-coaster" has 4 syllables: roll-erc-oast-er.

What does roller-coaster mean?

noun

  1. An amusement ride consisting of a buggy on a track that rises, falls, twists and turns.
  2. (by extension) Any situation in which there are ups and downs, or violent changes.

    “Our relationship was quite a rollercoaster. Finally, I had enough of it and left her.”

Synonyms

big dippercoasterswitchback🎢merry-go-roundridesagaseesaw

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roller-coaster"?▾

"Roller-coaster" has 4 syllables: roll · erc · oast · er.

What does "roller-coaster" mean?▾

Roller-coaster: An amusement ride consisting of a buggy on a track that rises, falls, twists and turns.

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