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How to pronounce roll
Say it like this: /ɹoʊl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does roll mean?
verbTo revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on a horizontal axis; to impel forward with a revolving motion on a supporting surface.
“The child will roll on the floor.”
To wrap (something) round on itself; to form into a spherical or cylindrical body by causing to turn over and over.
“The cloth rolls unevenly; the snow rolls well.”
To bind or involve by winding, as with a bandage; to enwrap; often with up.
“To roll up the vase in bubble wrap.”
nounThe act or result of rolling, or state of being rolled.
“the roll of a ball”
Something formed into a compact shape by being rolled up.
“a roll of banknotes”
A forward or backward roll in gymnastics; going head over heels. A tumble.
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