How do you pronounce "roleplaying"?

In American English: /ˈroʊlˌpleɪɪŋ/ (ROHL-play-ing). In British English: /ɹˈəʊlpleɪɪŋ/ (R-ohlpl-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈroʊlˌpleɪɪŋ/ (ROHL-play-ing). In Australian English: /ɹˈəʊlpleɪɪŋ/ (R-ohlpl-ay).

Is "roleplaying" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈroʊlˌpleɪɪŋ/ (ROHL-play-ing), while in British English it's /ɹˈəʊlpleɪɪŋ/ (R-ohlpl-ay).

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roleplaying

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/ˈroʊlˌpleɪɪŋ/

ROHL-play-ing

Syllable Breakdown

roʊlrole·pleɪplay·ɪŋing

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