How to Pronounce Roof

To pronounce "roof", say ROOF — one syllable, IPA /ɹuːf/. 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

/ɹuːf/

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💡 Tip for remembering “roof”

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

Sounds exactly like: ruef, rueff, rufe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does roof mean?

noun

  1. The external covering at the top of a building.

    “The roof was blown off by the tornado.”

  2. The top external level of a building.

    “Let's go up to the roof.”

Synonyms

rooftoptectthatchceiling

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Words that rhyme with roof

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aloofspoofwoofgoofpooffoolproofhoofbouffeweatherproofkloofouphewaterproof

Related words

rooftopvaultdeckhousetopdomeceilingarchterrace

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roof"?▾

"Roof" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "roof"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roof" is /ɹuːf/.

What does "roof" mean?▾

Roof: The external covering at the top of a building.

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