To pronounce "papal", say PAP-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪpəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpeɪpəl/
IPA
"papal" has 2 syllables: pap-al.
adjective
"Papal" has 2 syllables: pap · al.
The IPA transcription of "papal" is /ˈpeɪpəl/.
Papal: Having to do with the pope or the papacy.
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