How to Pronounce "roll out the red carpet"
expression
ROHL owt thuh RED KAR-puht
ROHL owt thuh RED KAH-pit
Definition
To give someone a very special welcome or treat them with great respect and attention, as if they are a celebrity or VIP.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹoʊɫ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɛd/ /ˈkɑɹpət
British English
ɹˈəʊl/ /ˈaʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɛd/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROHL owt thuh RED KAR-puht
UK
ROHL owt thuh RED KAH-pit
Listen in Context
They rolled out the red carpet for the famous singer.
When our guests arrived, we rolled out the red carpet.
They always roll out the red carpet for important clients.
You don't have to roll out the red carpet for me—I'm just a friend!