How do you pronounce "appeal"?

In American English: /əˈpiːl/ (uh-PEEL). In British English: /əpˈiːl/ (uhp-EEL). In Canadian English: /əˈpiːl/ (uh-PEEL). In Australian English: /ɐpˈiːl/ (ⱯP).

Is "appeal" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈpiːl/ (uh-PEEL), while in British English it's /əpˈiːl/ (uhp-EEL).

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appeal

/əˈpiːl/

uh-PEEL

Syllable Breakdown

əap·piːlpeal

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Last updated: 2026-02-12