How to pronounce rolemodel
Say it like ROHL-mod-ul. Rolemodel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHL).
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- ROHL
- mod
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rolemodel 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.
- modGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rolemodel
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHL-mod-ul.
What does rolemodel mean?
- Alternative form of role model.
Questions about saying rolemodel
How do you pronounce rolemodel?
Say ROHL-mod-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊlˌmɑdəl/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊlˌmɒdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rolemodel?
Rolemodel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHL). Broken into parts: ROHL · mod · ul.
Is rolemodel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrəʊlˌmɒdəl/ (ROHL-mod-ul).