How to pronounce roleless
Say it like ROHL-lus. Roleless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHL).
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- ROHL
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roleless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of roleless
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHL-lus.
What does roleless mean?
- Without a role.
Where does roleless come from?
From role + -less.
Words that rhyme with roleless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roleless.
Questions about saying roleless
How do you pronounce roleless?
Say ROHL-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊlləs/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊlləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roleless?
Roleless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHL). Broken into parts: ROHL · lus.
Is roleless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrəʊlləs/ (ROHL-lus).