How to Pronounce Roster

To pronounce "roster", say ROST-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɒstə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹɒstə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “roster”

"roster" has 2 syllables: rost-er. It rhymes with impostor and auster, if that helps it stick.

What does roster mean?

noun

  1. A list of individuals or groups, usually for an organization of some kind such as military officers and enlisted personnel enrolled in a particular unit; a muster roll; a sports team, with the names of players who are eligible to be placed in the lineup for a particular game; or a list of students officially enrolled in a school or class.
  2. A list of the jobs to be done by members of an organization and often with the date/time that they are expected to do them.

    “The secretary has produced a new cleaning roster for the Church over the remainder of the year.”

verb

  1. To place the name of (a person) on a roster.

    “I have rostered you for cleaning duties on the first Monday of each month.”

Words that rhyme with roster

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

impostorausterzosterbostercosterdosterfoster

Related words

rollinventoryregistrypayrollbankregisterregistrationshortlist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roster"?▾

"Roster" has 2 syllables: rost · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "roster"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roster" is /ˈɹɒstə/.

What does "roster" mean?▾

Roster: A list of individuals or groups, usually for an organization of some kind such as military officers and enlisted personnel enrolled in a particular unit; a muster roll; a sports team, with the names of players who are eligible to be placed in the lineup for a particular game; or a list of students officially enrolled in a school or class.

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