How to pronounce awol
Say it like AY-wawl. Awol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- wawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- wawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of awol
American and British speakers say awol in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪˌwɔl/ in the US and /ˈeɪˌwɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-wawl.
What does awol mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of AWOL.
- Alternative letter-case form of AWOL.
Questions about saying awol
How do you pronounce awol?
Say AY-wawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪˌwɔl/. In British English it is /ˈeɪˌwɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awol?
Awol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · wawl.
Do Americans and Brits say awol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪˌwɔl/ and the British form is /ˈeɪˌwɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.