To pronounce "role", say ROL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹəʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɹəʊl/
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"role" has 2 syllables: rol-e. It rhymes with control and soul, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: roll, roehl, roell, roelle — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“Her dream was to get a role in a Hollywood movie, no matter how small.”
“The role of women has changed significantly in the last century.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Role" has 2 syllables: rol · e.
The IPA transcription of "role" is /ɹəʊl/.
Role: A character or part played by a performer or actor.
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