How to Pronounce "cabal"
word
kəˈbɑɫ
kuh-BAHL
kɐbˈæl
kuh-BAL
Definition
A small group of people who plan or act together secretly, usually for their own interest and often against authority.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈbɑɫ
British English
kɐbˈæl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-BAHL
UK
kuh-BAL
Listen in Context
A cabal tried to influence the decision behind closed doors.
The leader was removed by a powerful cabal.
No one expected the cabal's plot to succeed.
Rumors are swirling about a cabal running things from the shadows.