How many syllables in role?

There is 1 syllable in the word role.

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Divide role into syllables:

role

How to pronounce role:

Definition of role:

role (noun):: a task or function; a character assigned or assumed; the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group.; a socially expected behavior pattern usually determined by an individual's status in a particular society

Synonyms for role:

activity

business

capacity

character

duty

function

hat

involvement

job

lieu

office

part

participation

persona

place

portfolio

position

post

purpose

second fiddle

stead

task

theatrical role

use

work

Antonyms for role:

disregard

ignorance

reality

whole

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