How to pronounce Nepal
Say it like nuh-PAWL. Nepal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAWL).
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- nuh
- PAWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nepal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Nepal
American and British speakers say Nepal in essentially the same way: /nəˈpɔl/ in the US and /nəˈpɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: nuh-PAWL.
What does Nepal mean?
- A country in South Asia, located between China and India. Official name: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Capital and largest city: Kathmandu.
Words that rhyme with Nepal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Nepal.
Questions about saying Nepal
How do you pronounce Nepal?
Say nuh-PAWL. The American pronunciation is /nəˈpɔl/. In British English it is /nəˈpɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nepal?
Nepal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAWL). Broken into parts: nuh · PAWL.
Do Americans and Brits say Nepal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nəˈpɔl/ and the British form is /nəˈpɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.