English pronunciation · Words Starting with W
Wal Pronunciation
Wal is pronounced WAWL, IPA /ˈwɔl/.
WAWL
US /ˈwɔl/
Syllables: WAWL (1 syllable)
noun (name element): A short form of Walter, and the first part of names and brands such as Wal-Mart.
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Wal in a Sentence
- Everyone at the depot called him Wal.
- Wal signed for the parcel.
- The Wal in Wal-Mart came from Sam Walton's surname.
Common Mispronunciations of Wal
Not WAL
A w in front of an a pulls the vowel round to aw, which is why this rhymes with call and not with pal.
Not WUUL
Rounding the vowel too tightly moves the word towards wool. Drop the jaw and let the sound sit open.
Tip: Wal and wall are perfect homophones, so only the context tells a listener which is meant.
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