How to pronounce appeal
Say it like uh-PEEL. Appeal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEEL).
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- uh
- PEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appeal 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.
- PEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of appeal
American and British speakers say appeal in essentially the same way: /əˈpil/ in the US and /əˈpiːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PEEL.
What does appeal mean?
- earnest or urgent request“an entreaty to stop the fighting”“an appeal for help”
- attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates“his smile was part of his appeal to her”
- (law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial“their appeal was denied in the superior court”
- take a court case to a higher court for review“He was found guilty but appealed immediately”
- request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection“appeal to somebody for help”“Invoke God in times of trouble”
- be attractive to“The idea of a vacation appeals to me”“The beautiful garden attracted many people”
Where does appeal come from?
From Middle English apel, appel (“formal accusation brought in court; a challenge to trial by combat; an appeal to a higher court or authority; plea (for mercy, protection, etc.); pealing (of bells)”) [and other forms], from Old French apel
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Words that rhyme with appeal
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Questions about saying appeal
How do you pronounce appeal?
Say uh-PEEL. The American pronunciation is /əˈpil/. In British English it is /əˈpiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appeal?
Appeal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEEL). Broken into parts: uh · PEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say appeal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpil/ and the British form is /əˈpiːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.