How to pronounce appall
Say it like uh-PAWL. Appall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAWL).
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- uh
- PAWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appall 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.
- PAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of appall
American and British speakers say appall in essentially the same way: /əˈpɔl/ in the US and /əˈpɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PAWL.
What does appall mean?
- To fill with horror or indignation; to dismay.“The evidence put forth at the court appalled most of the jury.”
Where does appall come from?
From Middle English apallen, from Old French apalir (“to grow pale, make pale”); a (Latin ad) + palir (“to grow pale, to make pale”), pâle (“pale”), from pallere.
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Words that rhyme with appall
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Questions about saying appall
How do you pronounce appall?
Say uh-PAWL. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɔl/. In British English it is /əˈpɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appall?
Appall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAWL). Broken into parts: uh · PAWL.
Do Americans and Brits say appall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɔl/ and the British form is /əˈpɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.