How to pronounce papal
Say it like PAY-pul. Papal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Papal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of papal
American and British speakers say papal in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪpəl/ in the US and /ˈpeɪpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-pul.
What does papal mean?
- Having to do with the pope or the papacy.
Where does papal come from?
From Middle English papal, from Old French papal and Medieval Latin pāpālis (“papal”).
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Words that rhyme with papal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of papal.
Questions about saying papal
How do you pronounce papal?
Say PAY-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪpəl/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in papal?
Papal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say papal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪpəl/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.