How to pronounce paul
Say it like PAWL. Paul is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PAWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of paul
American and British speakers say paul in essentially the same way: /pɔl/ in the US and /pɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAWL.
What does paul mean?
- An old Italian silver coin; a paolo.
Words that rhyme with paul
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paul.
Words that sound like paul
Questions about saying paul
How do you pronounce paul?
Say PAWL. The American pronunciation is /pɔl/. In British English it is /pɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paul?
Paul is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAWL.
Do Americans and Brits say paul the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɔl/ and the British form is /pɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as paul?
Paul sounds the same as pol, pall in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.