How to pronounce grapnel
Say it like GRAP-nul. Grapnel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAP).
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- GRAP
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grapnel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of grapnel
American and British speakers say grapnel in essentially the same way: /ˈɡræpnəl/ in the US and /ˈɡræpnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAP-nul.
What does grapnel mean?
- A small anchor, having more than two flukes, used for anchoring a small vessel.
- A device with a multiple hook at one end and attached to a rope, which is thrown or hooked over a firm mooring to secure an object attached to the other end of the rope.
- A grappling iron.
- To connect (ships) with a grapnel.
Where does grapnel come from?
From Middle English grapnel, from Anglo-Norman, from Old French grapil, grapin.
Words that rhyme with grapnel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grapnel.
Questions about saying grapnel
How do you pronounce grapnel?
Say GRAP-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræpnəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡræpnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grapnel?
Grapnel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAP). Broken into parts: GRAP · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say grapnel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡræpnəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡræpnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.