How to pronounce lapel
Say it like luh-PEL. Lapel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- luh
- PEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lapel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lapel
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: LAY-pul.
What does lapel mean?
- Each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat that are folded back below the throat, leaving a triangular opening between.
Where does lapel come from?
From lap + -el (“diminutive suffix”).
Words that rhyme with lapel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lapel.
Questions about saying lapel
How do you pronounce lapel?
Say luh-PEL. The American pronunciation is /ləˈpɛl/. In British English it is /ˈleɪpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lapel?
Lapel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: luh · PEL.
Is lapel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈleɪpəl/ (LAY-pul).