How to Pronounce "roundabout"
word
ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt
ROWN-duh-bowt
ɹˈaʊndɐbˌaʊt
ROWN-duh-bowt
Definition
A circular intersection in a road where traffic moves around a central island. It can also mean something indirect or not straightforward, but the traffic meaning is most common.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt
British English
ɹˈaʊndɐbˌaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROWN-duh-bowt
UK
ROWN-duh-bowt
Listen in Context
Take the third exit at the roundabout.
There is a big roundabout in front of the park.
The school bus stops near the roundabout every morning.
People often get confused at that busy roundabout.