How to pronounce roleplaying
Say it like ROHL-play-ing. Roleplaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHL).
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- ROHL
- play
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roleplaying 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.
- playGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of roleplaying
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHL-play-ing.
What does roleplaying mean?
- Action in which a person takes on a role (as that of an actor) and acts out being that character.
- present participle and gerund of roleplay How to pronounce roleplay
Where does roleplaying come from?
From role + playing.
Questions about saying roleplaying
How do you pronounce roleplaying?
Say ROHL-play-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊlˌpleɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊlˌpleɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roleplaying?
Roleplaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHL). Broken into parts: ROHL · play · ing.
Is roleplaying 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 /ˈrəʊlˌpleɪɪŋ/ (ROHL-play-ing).