How to Pronounce "apostles"
word
əˈpɑsəɫz
uh-POS-ulz
ɐpˈɒsəlz
uh-POS-ulz
Definition
The original twelve followers chosen by Jesus to spread his teachings; also, anyone who strongly supports or spreads a new idea or belief.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈpɑsəɫz
British English
ɐpˈɒsəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-POS-ulz
UK
uh-POS-ulz
Listen in Context
The twelve apostles followed Jesus and shared his teachings.
Many paintings show the apostles at the Last Supper.
Paul is sometimes called one of the apostles.
She became one of the leading apostles of the environmental movement.