How to pronounce shrapnel
Say it like SHRAP-nul. Shrapnel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRAP).
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- SHRAP
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrapnel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHRAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shrapnel
American and British speakers say shrapnel in essentially the same way: /ˈʃræpnəl/ in the US and /ˈʃræpnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHRAP-nul.
What does shrapnel mean?
- Any shot, fragments, or debris thrown out by an exploding shell, bomb, or landmine.
- Debris.“The dog ate my sandwich, and there was shrapnel all over the place from him tearing open the bag.”
- Loose change.
Where does shrapnel come from?
From Shrapnel. Named after British army officer Henry Shrapnel (1761–1842) who invented an anti-personnel shell that transported a large number of bullets to the target before releasing them, at a far greater distance than rifles could fire
Questions about saying shrapnel
How do you pronounce shrapnel?
Say SHRAP-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃræpnəl/. In British English it is /ˈʃræpnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrapnel?
Shrapnel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRAP). Broken into parts: SHRAP · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say shrapnel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃræpnəl/ and the British form is /ˈʃræpnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.