How to Pronounce Roofs

To pronounce "roofs", say ROOFS — one syllable, IPA /ɹuːfs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɹuːfs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “roofs”

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

What does roofs 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.”

verb

  1. To cover or furnish with a roof.
  2. To traverse buildings by walking or climbing across their roofs.

Synonyms

rooftoptectthatchceiling

Words that rhyme with roofs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

proofshoofsgoofsspoofswoofspoofs

Related words

ceilingsraftersrooftopssurfacestopscanopiescoveringshousetops

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roofs"?▾

"Roofs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "roofs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roofs" is /ɹuːfs/.

What does "roofs" mean?▾

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

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