How to pronounce appalled
Say it like uh-PAWLD. Appalled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAWLD).
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- uh
- PAWLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appalled 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.
- PAWLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of appalled
American and British speakers say appalled in essentially the same way: /əˈpɔld/ in the US and /əˈpɔːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PAWLD.
What does appalled mean?
- Shocked, horrified by something unpleasant.
- simple past and past participle of appall How to pronounce appall
- simple past and past participle of appal
Where does appalled come from?
From appall + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with appalled
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Questions about saying appalled
How do you pronounce appalled?
Say uh-PAWLD. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɔld/. In British English it is /əˈpɔːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appalled?
Appalled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAWLD). Broken into parts: uh · PAWLD.
Do Americans and Brits say appalled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɔld/ and the British form is /əˈpɔːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.