How to Pronounce Steamroller

To pronounce "steamroller", say STEAMR-oll-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

STEAMR-oll-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “steamroller”

"steamroller" has 3 syllables: steamr-oll-er. It rhymes with polar and dolor, if that helps it stick.

What does steamroller mean?

noun

  1. A steam-powered heavy road roller
  2. Any heavy road roller

verb

  1. To level a road using a steamroller
  2. To proceed ruthlessly against all opposition as if with an overwhelming force; to overpower

Synonyms

steamroll

Words that rhyme with steamroller

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

polardolorrollerstrollerbipolarcontrollertollertrollermolarcomptrollerbowleroler

Related words

bulldozerrollersteamersteamliner

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "steamroller"?▾

"Steamroller" has 3 syllables: steamr · oll · er.

What does "steamroller" mean?▾

Steamroller: A steam-powered heavy road roller

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