How to pronounce apostle
Say it like uh-PAH-sul. Apostle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH).
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- uh
- PAH
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apostle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apostle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-POS-ul.
What does apostle mean?
- A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).
- A pioneer or early advocate of a particular cause, prophet of a belief.
- A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve seat administrative council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- A letter dismissory.
- A note sent to an appeals court presenting the appeal in summary.
- The trial court record sent to an appeal court concerning an appeal.
Words that rhyme with apostle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apostle.
Questions about saying apostle
How do you pronounce apostle?
Say uh-PAH-sul. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɑsəl/. In British English it is /əˈpɒsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apostle?
Apostle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH). Broken into parts: uh · PAH · sul.
Is apostle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈpɒsəl/ (uh-POS-ul).