How to pronounce shawl
Say it like SHAWL. Shawl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHAWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shawl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of shawl
American and British speakers say shawl in essentially the same way: /ʃɔl/ in the US and /ʃɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAWL.
What does shawl mean?
- A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.“She wears her shawl when it's cold outside.”
- A fold of wrinkled flesh under the lips and neck of a bloodhound, used in scenting.
- To wrap in a shawl.
Words that rhyme with shawl
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shawl.
Questions about saying shawl
How do you pronounce shawl?
Say SHAWL. The American pronunciation is /ʃɔl/. In British English it is /ʃɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shawl?
Shawl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHAWL.
Do Americans and Brits say shawl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃɔl/ and the British form is /ʃɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.