How to pronounce gnarl
Say it like NARL. Gnarl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NARL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnarl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NARLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gnarl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAHL.
What does gnarl mean?
- A knot in wood; a knurl or a protuberance with twisted grain, on a tree.
- Something resembling a knot in wood, such as in stone or limbs.
- To knot or twist something.
- Gnarled, knotty, twisted.
Where does gnarl come from?
Back-formation from gnarled.
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Words that rhyme with gnarl
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Questions about saying gnarl
How do you pronounce gnarl?
Say NARL. The American pronunciation is /nɑrl/. In British English it is /nɑːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnarl?
Gnarl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NARL.
Is gnarl pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /nɑːl/ (NAHL).