How to pronounce borrel
Say it like BOR-ul. Borrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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- BOR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Borrel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of borrel
American and British speakers say borrel in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔrəl/ in the US and /ˈbɒrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOR-ul.
What does borrel mean?
- A sort of pear with a smooth soft pulp; a red butter pear.
Words that rhyme with borrel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of borrel.
Questions about saying borrel
How do you pronounce borrel?
Say BOR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrəl/. In British English it is /ˈbɒrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in borrel?
Borrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say borrel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɔrəl/ and the British form is /ˈbɒrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.