How to pronounce pal
Say it like PAL. Pal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PAL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pal
American and British speakers say pal in essentially the same way: /pæl/ in the US and /pæl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAL.
What does pal mean?
- a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
- become friends; act friendly towards
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with pal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pal.
Questions about saying pal
How do you pronounce pal?
Say PAL. The American pronunciation is /pæl/. In British English it is /pæl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pal?
Pal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAL.
Do Americans and Brits say pal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pæl/ and the British form is /pæl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.