English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Call Pronunciation
Call is pronounced KAWL, IPA /ˈkɔl/.
KAWL
US /ˈkɔl/ · UK /ˈkɔːl/
Syllables: KAWL (1 syllable)
verb and noun: To telephone someone, to shout, or to give something a name.
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Call in a Sentence
- Call me when you get in.
- They call him Tiny, which is a joke.
- There is a call for you on line two.
Common Mispronunciations of Call
Not KAL
The a before a double l rounds to the aw of law. A flat a gives you the shortened name Cal.
Not KAWL-uh
Nothing follows the l. The double letter is one sound, held very slightly longer than a single l.
Tip: It rhymes with tall, ball, and hall. The Scottish and northern Irish versions use a shorter vowel and are still standard.
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