How to pronounce offal
Say it like AW-ful. Offal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
- AW
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Offal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of offal
American and British speakers say offal in essentially the same way: /ˈɔfəl/ in the US and /ˈɒfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: OF-ul.
What does offal mean?
- The internal organs of an animal (entrails or innards), used as food.
- A by-product of the grain milling process, which may include bran, husks, etc.
- A dead body; carrion.
Where does offal come from?
From Middle English offal, offall, offalle (“offal, refuse, scrap waste”), equivalent to off- + fall.
Words that rhyme with offal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of offal.
Words that sound like offal
Questions about saying offal
How do you pronounce offal?
Say AW-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔfəl/. In British English it is /ˈɒfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in offal?
Offal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say offal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔfəl/ and the British form is /ˈɒfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as offal?
Offal sounds the same as awful in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.