How to pronounce rappel
Say it like ruh-PEL. Rappel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- ruh
- PEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rappel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of rappel
American and British speakers say rappel in essentially the same way: /rəˈpɛl/ in the US and /ræˈpɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ra-PEL.
What does rappel mean?
- Descent by means of a rope.
- To abseil.
- A drumbeat pattern for calling soldiers to gather.
Where does rappel come from?
Borrowed from French rappeler (“to pull through (a rope)”).
Words that rhyme with rappel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rappel.
Questions about saying rappel
How do you pronounce rappel?
Say ruh-PEL. The American pronunciation is /rəˈpɛl/. In British English it is /ræˈpɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rappel?
Rappel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: ruh · PEL.
Do Americans and Brits say rappel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈpɛl/ and the British form is /ræˈpɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.