How to Pronounce Shawl

To pronounce "shawl", say SHAWL — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “shawl”

"shawl" 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: schall, shaul, shaull — easy to mix up when writing.

What does shawl mean?

noun

  1. A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.

    “She wears her shawl when it's cold outside.”

  2. A fold of wrinkled flesh under the lips and neck of a bloodhound, used in scenting.

verb

  1. To wrap in a shawl.

Words that rhyme with shawl

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

scarfsashwrapslingmufflermantlemantillastole

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shawl"?▾

"Shawl" has one syllable.

What does "shawl" mean?▾

Shawl: A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.

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