How to Pronounce Maul

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/mɔːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “maul”

"maul" 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: mall, mol, maule, maull — easy to mix up when writing.

What does maul mean?

noun

  1. A heavy long-handled hammer, used for splitting logs by driving a wedge into them, or in combat.
  2. A situation where the player carrying the ball, who must be on his feet, is held by one or more opponents, and one or more of the ball carrier's team mates bind onto the ball carrier.

verb

  1. To handle someone or something in a rough way.
  2. To savage; to cause serious physical wounds (usually used of an animal).

    “The bear mauled him in a terrible way.”

Synonyms

clubmace

Words that rhyme with maul

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

sledgesledgehammermanglemanhandlemawlemalletmallemace

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maul"?▾

"Maul" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "maul"?▾

The IPA transcription of "maul" is /mɔːl/.

What does "maul" mean?▾

Maul: A heavy long-handled hammer, used for splitting logs by driving a wedge into them, or in combat.

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