How to Pronounce Caul

To pronounce "caul", say CAUL — one syllable, IPA /kɔːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/kɔːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “caul”

"caul" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: call, coll, kahl, kahle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does caul mean?

noun

  1. A style of close-fitting circular cap worn by women in the sixteenth century and later, often made of linen.
  2. (often capitalized, used on maps) An entry to a mill lead taken from a burn or stream (a mill lead (or mill waterway) is generally smaller than a canal but moves a large volume of water).

Words that rhyme with caul

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

veilcawlcauliecaoukclochecauliculus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "caul"?▾

"Caul" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "caul"?▾

The IPA transcription of "caul" is /kɔːl/.

What does "caul" mean?▾

Caul: A style of close-fitting circular cap worn by women in the sixteenth century and later, often made of linen.

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