How to Pronounce Rooftree

To pronounce "rooftree", say ROOFTR-ee — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹuːftɹiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɹuːftɹiː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rooftree”

"rooftree" has 2 syllables: rooftr-ee. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

What does rooftree mean?

noun

  1. The primary beam of a roof, ridgepole; hence, the roof.

    “Now for me the woods may wither, now for me the rooftree fall. — Tennyson.”

  2. A home; household.

Words that rhyme with rooftree

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

ridgepoleridgeridgepiecerafterbladerooftop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rooftree"?▾

"Rooftree" has 2 syllables: rooftr · ee.

What is the IPA transcription of "rooftree"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rooftree" is /ˈɹuːftɹiː/.

What does "rooftree" mean?▾

Rooftree: The primary beam of a roof, ridgepole; hence, the roof.

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