Put the strongest beat on the middle syllable.
- Syllable guide
- a · pos · tle
- Read the spelling
- Apostle
British English often uses a shorter o sound in the stressed syllable.
Try it slowly.
The written t is normally silent in English. The end sounds like suhl.
Say uh-PAH-suhl once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Apostle in context
An apostle is someone sent with a commission. Luke records Jesus choosing twelve disciples whom he also named apostles.
Read Luke 6:13 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Apostle in English?
One common English pronunciation is uh-PAH-suhl. Emphasize the middle syllable. British English often uses a shorter o sound in the stressed syllable.
What is the Bible context for Apostle?
An apostle is someone sent with a commission. Luke records Jesus choosing twelve disciples whom he also named apostles.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
