How to Pronounce "roosting"
word
ˈɹustɪŋ
ROOS-ting
ɹˈuːstɪŋ
ROOS-ting
Definition
When birds or bats settle somewhere to sleep or rest, usually by perching on a branch, beam, or other high place.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹustɪŋ
British English
ɹˈuːstɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROOS-ting
UK
ROOS-ting
Listen in Context
At sunset, the birds start roosting in the trees.
Bats are roosting in the old cave.
Many sparrows are roosting under the bridge tonight.
You can hear the sound of pigeons roosting on the rooftop every night.