How to pronounce vorpal
Say it like VOR-pul. Vorpal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOR).
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- VOR
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vorpal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vorpal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAW-pul.
What does vorpal mean?
- Sharp or deadly.
- Having a special power making decapitation likely.
Where does vorpal come from?
Coined by British author and scholar Lewis Carroll in the poem Jabberwocky to describe a sword, likely modeled after warp and vortex + -al.
Questions about saying vorpal
How do you pronounce vorpal?
Say VOR-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɔrpəl/. In British English it is /ˈvɔːpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vorpal?
Vorpal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOR). Broken into parts: VOR · pul.
Is vorpal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈvɔːpəl/ (VAW-pul).