How to Pronounce "go awol"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈeɪˌwɔɫ
GOH AY-wawl
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈeɪwɒl
guh-OH AY-wol
Definition
To leave a place or situation suddenly and without permission, often without telling anyone; originally a military term, but now used informally in everyday life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈeɪˌwɔɫ
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈeɪwɒl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH AY-wawl
UK
guh-OH AY-wol
Listen in Context
He decided to go AWOL from class today.
My cat has gone AWOL again; I can't find her anywhere.
Someone has gone AWOL from their desk again.
Sam just stopped replying to emails—he totally went AWOL last week.