Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

a rolling stone gathers no moss

/ə ˈɹol.ɪŋ stoʊn ˈɡæð.əɹz noʊ mɔs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.15 in modern English

Syllables
a rolling -s-tone -gath-er-s no -moss
IPA
/ə ˈɹol.ɪŋ stoʊn ˈɡæð.əɹz noʊ mɔs/
33
Scrabble Score
26
Letters
7
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

A person who never settles in one place will never be successful.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ə ˈɹol.ɪŋ stoʊn ˈɡæð.əɹz noʊ mɔs/

Phrases

a rolling stone gathers momentum let the grass grow under one's feet

Frequently Paired Words

a rolling stone gathers momentum let the grass grow under one's feet

Questions

How do you pronounce a rolling stone gathers no moss?
The recorded pronunciation is /ə ˈɹol.ɪŋ stoʊn ˈɡæð.əɹz noʊ mɔs/.
What does a rolling stone gathers no moss mean?
A person who never settles in one place will never be successful.

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