dead roll

Questions

What does dead roll mean?

The act of starting playback of a recording without broadcasting it, so that the station can join at a later time as required.

How to pronounce dead roll

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “dead roll”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “dead roll”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “dead roll” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.