How to Pronounce "papal"
word
ˈpeɪpəɫ
PAY-puhl
pˈeɪpəl
PAY-puhl
Definition
Relating to the pope, who is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church; connected to the authority or office of the pope.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪpəɫ
British English
pˈeɪpəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-puhl
UK
PAY-puhl
Listen in Context
The papal residence is in Vatican City.
A papal decree was announced today.
The church celebrated a papal visit.
During the Middle Ages, papal authority was very powerful in Europe.