English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Papal Pronunciation
Papal is pronounced PAY-puhl, IPA /ˈpeɪpəl/.
PAY-puhl
US /ˈpeɪpəl/ · UK /ˈpeɪpəl/
Syllables: PAY · puhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Relating to the pope or to the office he holds.
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Papal in a Sentence
- A papal visit brings the city to a standstill.
- The papal archives were opened to researchers.
- Both sides appealed for papal approval.
Common Mispronunciations of Papal
Not puh-PAL
Papal is not a French borrowing, so the opening PAY keeps the force and the ending never takes a push.
Not PAH-puhl
This word begins on the ay of day; the ah of papa belongs to a different word altogether.
Tip: Papal and PayPal come out identically, which is how the brand was built.
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