stroller

/ˈstɹoʊlɚ/

//ˈstɹoʊlɚ// noun

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"stroller" is a 8-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“stroller” is a moderately-common English word, ranked #26,269 in English word frequency and used as a noun.

#26,269
frequency rank, English
8
letters
11
tracked misspellings
5
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A seat or chair on wheels, pushed by somebody walking behind it, typically used for transporting babies and young children.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

stroller vs stronger
75% similar
stroller vs stroll
75% similar
stroller vs stiller
75% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for stroller
PropertyValue
Headwordstroller
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈstɹoʊlɚ/
Letters8
Frequency rank#26,269
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs5
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “stroller” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). stroller lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for stroller is 8 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈstɹoʊlɚ/. Corpus data places it at rank #26,269 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for stroller, with forms such as "srtoller", "sstroller", and "storller". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 5 confusable-pair relationships, "stronger", "stroll", "stiller", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Etymologically, the entry records: From stroll + -er. The correct English form is stroller, spelled S-T-R-O-L-L-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    A seat or chair on wheels, pushed by somebody walking behind it, typically used for transporting babies and young children.
  2. 2
    One who strolls.
  3. 3
    A vagrant.
  4. 4
    Men's semiformal daytime dress comprising a grey or black single- or double-breasted coat, grey striped or checked formal trousers, a grey or silver necktie, and a grey, black or buff waistcoat.

Etymology

From stroll + -er.

Synonyms

pushchairbaby buggy

This word in other languages

cochecito(Español)poussette(Français)Kinderwagen(Deutsch)carrinho(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: srtoller,sstroller,storller,strloler,strolelr,stroler,strollerr,strollre,strroller,sttroller,tsroller

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of stroller - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

srtoller2sstroller1storller2strloler2strolelr2stroler1strollerr1strollre2
Edit distance from "stroller"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "stroller"?
"stroller" is spelled S-T-R-O-L-L-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈstɹoʊlɚ/.
What does "stroller" mean?
As a noun, "stroller" means: A seat or chair on wheels, pushed by somebody walking behind it, typically used for transporting babies and young children.
What words are commonly confused with "stroller"?
"stroller" is commonly confused with "stronger", "stroll", "stiller". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "stroller"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "stroller" is /ˈstɹoʊlɚ/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "stroller"?
From stroll + -er. See the full etymology section above for more details.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “stroller”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is S-T-R-O-L-L-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈstɹoʊlɚ/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “stronger” - see the side-by-side comparison. stroller vs stronger
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list