How to Pronounce "apostle"

word

/əˈpɑsəɫ/

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/ɐpˈɒsəl/

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Definition

An apostle is a person who is sent on a mission, especially one of the early followers chosen by Jesus to spread his message. The word can also refer more generally to someone who strongly supports or promotes a particular cause or belief.

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈpɑsəɫ/

British English

/ɐpˈɒsəl/

Simplified Pronunciation

uh-POS-uhl

Listen in Context

Peter was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.

Paul is sometimes called the greatest apostle.

She is an apostle of clean energy.

He saw himself as an apostle for human rights, always speaking up for justice.