appeal

How to Split "appeal" into Syllables

The word appeal is divided into 3 syllables: ap·pe·al. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ap — 1st syllable
• pe — 2nd syllable
• al — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of appeal:

• IPA: /əˈpiːl/

📖 Definitions

1. appeal (countable and uncountable, plural appeals)
2. An application to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English apel, appel (“formal accusation brought in court; a challenge to trial by combat; an appeal to a higher court or authority; plea (for mercy, protection, etc.); pealing (of bells)”) [and other forms], from Old French apel (“a call”) (modern French appel (“a call; an appeal”)), from apeler (“to call; to call out”), from Latin appellāre (“to address as, call by name; to drive, move to; to land or put ashore”), alternative form adpellāre, from ad- (prefix me...

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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare appeal with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
appeal	3	ap·pe·al
afoul	2	a-foul
avowal	3	a-vow-al
Avila	3	a-vi-la
apply	2	app-ly

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to appeal:

app, Apple, apply, appall, appear, append, applet, appose.