How to Pronounce "appalled"
word
əˈpɔɫd
uh-PAWLD
ɐpˈɔːld
uh-PAWLD
Definition
Feeling shocked, upset, or horrified by something very unpleasant or wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈpɔɫd
British English
ɐpˈɔːld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PAWLD
UK
uh-PAWLD
Listen in Context
I was appalled by the amount of trash in the park.
She looked appalled when she heard the news.
We were appalled at the unfair treatment of workers.
"I'm absolutely appalled at how rude he was," she said.