To pronounce "role-play", say ROL-epl-ay — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ROL-epl-ay
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"role-play" has 3 syllables: rol-epl-ay. It rhymes with roleplay, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: roleplay — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Role-play" has 3 syllables: rol · epl · ay.
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