How to Pronounce "roles"
word
/ˈɹoʊɫz/
rohlz
/ɹˈəʊlz/
rohlz
Definition
The parts or functions that someone or something has in a situation, group, or activity; can also mean the characters played by actors in a movie, play, or show.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹoʊɫz/
British English
/ɹˈəʊlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rohlz
UK
rohlz
Listen in Context
She has many roles at school, including student and club leader.
Actors play different roles in each movie.
Parents and children have different roles in a family.
In modern workplaces, people often switch roles to keep things dynamic.