How to pronounce roleplay
Say it like ROHL-play. Roleplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHL).
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- ROHL
- play
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roleplay 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.
- playKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of roleplay
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHL-play.
What does roleplay mean?
- To act out a scenario or fantasy with another person or other people.“To spice up their sex life, they like to roleplay.”
- To act as a character as part of a fantasy, especially with a group.“He likes to roleplay a vampire.”
- To act out a social role, especially one that one does not truly belong to.“He talks like he's some scrappy bootstrap entrepreneur but he's just some old money rich kid roleplaying.”
- The act or practice of roleplaying; an instance of roleplaying.
- The practice of roleplaying.
Where does roleplay come from?
From role (“expected behavior”) + play (“perform, act”).
Questions about saying roleplay
How do you pronounce roleplay?
Say ROHL-play. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊlpleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊlpleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roleplay?
Roleplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHL). Broken into parts: ROHL · play.
Is roleplay 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 /ˈrəʊlpleɪ/ (ROHL-play).