How to Pronounce Rollercoaster

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

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rollercoaster”

"rollercoaster" has 4 syllables: roll-erc-oast-er. It rhymes with coaster and poster, if that helps it stick.

What does rollercoaster 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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Words that rhyme with rollercoaster

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coasterpostertoasterroasterthrowstersewsterhoster

Related words

roller-coasterriderollerramprollerdromerattlerride-onroundabout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rollercoaster"?▾

"Rollercoaster" has 4 syllables: roll · erc · oast · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "rollercoaster"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rollercoaster" is /ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/.

What does "rollercoaster" mean?▾

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

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