How to pronounce "haul"

haul

Noun
American
/hɔl/

Syllable Breakdown

haul

How natives say haul

British
/hɔːl/

Syllable Breakdown

haul

How natives say haul

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'h' sound, like in 'hat'.

  • Open your mouth for the 'aw' sound, similar to 'law'.

  • End with the 'l' sound, as in 'ball'.

Common Mistakes

  • misspell (h-u-l)

  • pronounce (h-o-w-l)

  • forget the long 'aw' sound

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'h' sound, like in 'hat'.

  • Round your lips slightly for the longer 'aw' sound, similar to 'law'.

  • End with the 'l' sound, as in 'ball'.

common mistakes

  • misspell (h-u-l)

  • pronounce (h-o-w-l)

  • forget to elongate the 'aw' sound

FAQ

Why is it hard to say haul?

Many mix up 'haul' with 'howl' because of similar sounds.

Where is the stress in haul?

The word 'haul' has the stress on the first and only syllable.

Does haul rhyme with all?

Yes, 'haul' rhymes with 'all'.

Definition

haul

To pull or drag something with effort.

Word Family

hauling

/ˈhɔːlɪŋ/

verb

The act of pulling or transporting something.

Example: He was hauling the bags.

haulage

/ˈhɔːlɪdʒ/

noun

The business of transporting goods.

Example: Haulage can be expensive.

hauler

/ˈhɔːlər/

noun

A person or company that transports goods.

Example: The hauler delivered the items.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Hauling adds an '-ing' sound at the end.

Haulage changes the ending to '-age'.

Hauler changes the ending to '-er'.

Pro Tips

Focus on the 'aw' sound

Ensure your mouth is open and relaxed for 'aw', not too tight as in 'ow'.

Link words smoothly

Practice saying 'haul it' quickly to hear the smooth transition between words.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Haul

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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