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How to pronounce role
Say it like this: /ɹoʊl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/ɹoʊl/
What does role mean?
nounA character or part played by a performer or actor.
“My neighbor was the lead role in last year's village play.”
The expected behaviour of an individual in a society.
“The role of women has changed significantly in the last century.”
The function or position of something.
“What role does the wax in your earhole fulfill?”
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