How to Pronounce Roles

To pronounce "roles", say ROL-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹəʊlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɹəʊlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “roles”

"roles" has 2 syllables: rol-es. It rhymes with soles and extols, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: rolls, rowles — easy to mix up when writing.

What does roles mean?

noun

  1. A character or part played by a performer or actor.

    “Her dream was to get a role in a Hollywood movie, no matter how small.”

  2. The expected behaviour of an individual in a society.

    “The role of women has changed significantly in the last century.”

noun

  1. An ancient unit of quantity, 72 sheets of parchment.

Words that rhyme with roles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

solesextolsknollsgoalssoulsprolesfumarolesbowlscontrolsmolescoalsconsoles

Related words

personacharacterfunctionpurposeusepartofficepowers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roles"?▾

"Roles" has 2 syllables: rol · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "roles"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roles" is /ɹəʊlz/.

What does "roles" mean?▾

Roles: A character or part played by a performer or actor.

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