How to Pronounce "roundelay"
word
ˈɹaʊndɪˌleɪ
ROWN-di-lay
ɹˈaʊndɪlˌeɪ
ROWN-di-lay
Definition
A roundelay is a simple song or poem that repeats parts, often sung in a group, with each person or group taking turns.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹaʊndɪˌleɪ
British English
ɹˈaʊndɪlˌeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROWN-di-lay
UK
ROWN-di-lay
Listen in Context
Children danced in a circle while singing a roundelay.
The old folk song is a classic roundelay.
At the festival, people enjoyed singing a joyful roundelay.
They joined hands and broke into a familiar roundelay that everyone knew.