How to pronounce atoll
Say it like AT-awl. Atoll has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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US American/ˈætɔl/AT-awl
UK British/ˈætɒl/AT-ol
- AT
- awl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atoll pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- awlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of atoll
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AT-ol.
What does atoll mean?
noun
- A type of island consisting of a ribbon reef that nearly or entirely surrounds a lagoon and supports, in most cases, one to many islets on the reef platform.
Questions about saying atoll
How do you pronounce atoll?
Say AT-awl. The American pronunciation is /ˈætɔl/. In British English it is /ˈætɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atoll?
Atoll has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · awl.
Is atoll pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈætɒl/ (AT-ol).