How to pronounce "appeal"

appeal

Sports & Recreation
American
/əˈpil/

Syllable Breakdown

ap peal

How natives say appeal

British
/əˈpiːl/

Syllable Breakdown

ap peal

How natives say appeal

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with a schwa sound /ə/, as in 'sofa'.

  • Stress the second syllable with 'peal', starting with a /p/ sound.

  • End with a long /iː/ and a slight /l/ sound like in 'feel'.

Common Mistakes

  • app-eal (incorrect stress on first syllable)

  • a-peel (missing schwa sound)

  • ap-peal-uh (adding unnecessary schwa)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with a schwa sound /ə/, as in 'sofa', keep it short.

  • Stress the second syllable with 'peal', beginning with /p/ and long /iː/ sound.

  • End with /l/ sound pronounced lightly, similar to 'real'.

common mistakes

  • app-eal (incorrect stress on first syllable)

  • a-peel (missing schwa sound)

  • uh-peal (overstress first sound)

FAQ

Why is the first syllable unstressed?

The first syllable is a schwa, which is typically unstressed in English words.

Is there a difference in vowel sound between AmE and BrE?

No, the vowel sound /iː/ is the same, but the surrounding pronunciation nuances may vary.

What is a common error with final sounds?

Some might omit the /l/ sound or misplace the stress.

Definition

appeal

A request for a decision to be reconsidered.

Word Family

appealing

/əˈpiːlɪŋ/

adjective

Attractive or interesting.

Example: The idea is very appealing.

appeal

/əˈpiːl/

verb

To make a serious request.

Example: They plan to appeal the decision.

appealed

/əˈpiːld/

verb

Past tense of appeal.

Example: She appealed to his better nature.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Appealing has an extra syllable 'ing' after 'appeal'.

Appeal as a verb uses the same pronunciation but different context.

Appealed ends with a voiced /d/ sound.

Pro Tips

Focus on the Stress

Ensure the stress is on the second syllable to avoid mispronunciation.

Practice with Similar Words

Use words like 'heal' or 'seal' to master the 'eal' sound.

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/ˈæθ.liːt/

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/bɔl/

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/ˈbeɪ.sən/

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/ˈbæskɪt/

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/biːtʃ/

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