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How to Pronounce Paul

Paul / pawl /

The name Paul is a Male name of Germanic origin meaning "Small, humble". It is pronounced pawl.

Germanic Male 1 syllable

Paul is a Germanic name meaning "Small, humble". Latin Paulus

Language Germanic
Gender Male
Syllables 1
Phonetic pawl
IPA pɔl

Say it as pawl. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Paul McCartney - Musician
  • · Paul Newman - Actor
  • · Paul the Apostle - Religious Figure

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How do you pronounce Paul?
Paul is pronounced pawl.
What is the correct pronunciation of Paul?
The correct pronunciation of Paul is pawl (IPA: pɔl).
Is Paul a Germanic name?
Yes, Paul is a Germanic name meaning "Small, humble".

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