How to Pronounce Awol

To pronounce "awol", say AW-ol — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “awol”

"awol" has 2 syllables: aw-ol.

What does awol mean?

noun

  1. Absence without proper authority from the properly appointed place of duty, or from unit, organization, or other place of duty at which one is required to be at the time prescribed.
  2. A person who holds AWOL status.

adjective

  1. Absent without official leave (permission).

    “The Army had a lot of AWOL soldiers.”

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How many syllables are in "awol"?▾

"Awol" has 2 syllables: aw · ol.

What does "awol" mean?▾

Awol: Absence without proper authority from the properly appointed place of duty, or from unit, organization, or other place of duty at which one is required to be at the time prescribed.

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