How to Pronounce "roll your own"
expression
ˈɹoʊɫ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈoʊn
ROHL yer OHN
ɹˈəʊl/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈəʊn
roehl yaw OWN
Definition
To make something yourself instead of buying it ready-made, especially rolling your own cigarette, but can also refer to creating your own version of something, such as software or a product.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹoʊɫ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈoʊn
British English
ɹˈəʊl/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROHL yer OHN
UK
roehl yaw OWN
Listen in Context
He likes to roll his own cigarettes.
Some programmers prefer to roll their own software.
If you can't find what you need, just roll your own.
I didn't like any of the templates, so I decided to roll my own.