How to pronounce appel
Say it like uh-PEL. Appel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- uh
- PEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appel 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.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of appel
American and British speakers say appel in essentially the same way: /əˈpɛl/ in the US and /əˈpɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PEL.
What does appel mean?
- An act of striking the ground with the leading foot to frighten, distract, or mislead one's opponent.
Where does appel come from?
Borrowed from French appel.
Words that rhyme with appel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of appel.
Questions about saying appel
How do you pronounce appel?
Say uh-PEL. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɛl/. In British English it is /əˈpɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appel?
Appel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: uh · PEL.
Do Americans and Brits say appel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɛl/ and the British form is /əˈpɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.