How to pronounce waul
Say it like WAWL. Waul is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WAWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of waul
American and British speakers say waul in essentially the same way: /wɔl/ in the US and /wɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAWL.
What does waul mean?
- To wail, to cry plaintively.
Where does waul come from?
From Middle English wraulen, wrawlen (“cry like a cat; roar”).
Words that rhyme with waul
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Words that sound like waul
Questions about saying waul
How do you pronounce waul?
Say WAWL. The American pronunciation is /wɔl/. In British English it is /wɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waul?
Waul is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WAWL.
Do Americans and Brits say waul the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɔl/ and the British form is /wɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as waul?
Waul sounds the same as wall in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.