How to pronounce roles
Say it like ROHLZ. Roles is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/roʊlz/ROHLZ
UK British/rəʊlz/ROHLZ
- ROHLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of roles
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHLZ.
What does roles mean?
noun
- plural of role How to pronounce role
Words that rhyme with roles
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roles.
Questions about saying roles
How do you pronounce roles?
Say ROHLZ. The American pronunciation is /roʊlz/. In British English it is /rəʊlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roles?
Roles is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROHLZ.
Is roles 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 /rəʊlz/ (ROHLZ).