How to Pronounce Wall

To pronounce "wall", say WALL — one syllable, IPA /wɔːl/. 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

/wɔːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wall”

"wall" 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: wal, wahle, walle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wall mean?

noun

  1. A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.
  2. A structure built for defense surrounding a city, castle etc.

    “The town wall was surrounded by a moat.”

verb

  1. To enclose with, or as if with, a wall or walls.

    “He walled the study with books.”

Synonyms

chandelierprofilerampart

Antonyms

sieve

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Words that rhyme with wall

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

rampartbulwarkfencepalisadesurroundpariesembankmentgate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wall"?▾

"Wall" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wall"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wall" is /wɔːl/.

What does "wall" mean?▾

Wall: A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.

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