How to Pronounce "ridgepole"
word
ˈɹɪdʒpəʊl
RIJ-pohl
ˈɹɪdʒpəʊl
RIJ-pohl
Definition
A ridgepole is the main horizontal beam at the highest point of a roof, running along its length and supporting the roof's top ends.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪdʒpəʊl
British English
ˈɹɪdʒpəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RIJ-pohl
UK
RIJ-pohl
Listen in Context
The ridgepole runs along the top of the roof.
They lifted the ridgepole with ropes during construction.
The old house's ridgepole was damaged by a storm.
Without a strong ridgepole, the roof could easily collapse.