How to Pronounce Roost

To pronounce "roost", say ROOST — one syllable, IPA /ɹuːst/. 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

/ɹuːst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “roost”

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

Sounds exactly like: reust, ruest — easy to mix up when writing.

What does roost mean?

noun

  1. The place where a bird sleeps (usually its nest or a branch).
  2. A group of birds roosting together.

verb

  1. (of birds or bats) To settle on a perch in order to sleep or rest
  2. To spend the night

Words that rhyme with roost

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

boostinducedreducedintroduceddeducedreproduceddoocedgoosedsluicednoosedreintroducedjuiced

Related words

perchrestnestmuscledendepositbunkhouselodge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roost"?▾

"Roost" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "roost"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roost" is /ɹuːst/.

What does "roost" mean?▾

Roost: The place where a bird sleeps (usually its nest or a branch).

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