How to pronounce "stroll"

stroll

Noun
American
/stroʊl/

Syllable Breakdown

stroll

How natives say stroll

British
/strəʊl/

Syllable Breakdown

stroll

How natives say stroll

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 's' sound, pushing air between your teeth.

  • Move to the 't' by placing the tongue behind the top teeth.

  • Finish with 'roll' using the back of the mouth for the 'r' and rounding lips for the 'oʊl'.

Common Mistakes

  • Missing the initial 's' (troll)

  • Using a flat 'o' instead of 'oʊ' (strahl)

  • Mispronouncing 'r', making it silent (stoll)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 's' sound, pushing air between your teeth.

  • Move to the 't' by placing the tongue behind the top teeth.

  • Finish with 'roll' using a rounded 'əʊ' sound.

common mistakes

  • Missing the initial 's' (troll)

  • Using a flat 'o' instead of 'əʊ' (strahl)

  • Mispronouncing 'r', making it silent (stoll)

FAQ

Is the 'r' silent in 'stroll'?

No, in both AmE and BrE, the 'r' should be pronounced.

How should I shape my mouth for 'oʊ'?

Round your lips as if blowing a kiss, then transition to a slight 'l' sound.

Is there stress on any syllable?

Yes, stress the whole word since it is monosyllabic.

Definition

stroll

A slow, relaxed walk.

Word Family

stroller

/ˈstroʊlər/

noun

A device to push a baby

Example: She uses a stroller for the baby.

strolling

/ˈstroʊlɪŋ/

verb

Walking slowly for pleasure

Example: They are strolling in the park.

strolled

/stroʊld/

verb

Past form of walk slowly

Example: He strolled along the beach.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Stroller' has an extra syllable.

'Strolling' has an 'ɪŋ' ending.

'Strolled' ends with a 'd' sound.

Pro Tips

Relax when saying 'l'

To pronounce 'l', let the tip of your tongue touch the roof of your mouth.

Pay attention to the 'oʊ' sound

Ensure your lips move from a round shape to a relaxed one for a correct 'oʊ'.

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/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

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/əˈfɔrd/

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