How to pronounce lapels
Say it like luh-PELZ. Lapels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PELZ).
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- luh
- PELZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lapels 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.
- PELZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lapels
American and British speakers say lapels in essentially the same way: /ləˈpɛlz/ in the US and /ləˈpɛlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-PELZ.
What does lapels mean?
- plural of lapel How to pronounce lapel
Questions about saying lapels
How do you pronounce lapels?
Say luh-PELZ. The American pronunciation is /ləˈpɛlz/. In British English it is /ləˈpɛlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lapels?
Lapels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PELZ). Broken into parts: luh · PELZ.
Do Americans and Brits say lapels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈpɛlz/ and the British form is /ləˈpɛlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.