How Do You Spell RAPEL?
Pronunciation: [ɹapˈɛl] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "rapel" is [ɹapˈɛl], [ɹapˈɛl], [ɹ_a_p_ˈɛ_l] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [ɹapˈɛl] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "rapel" is [ɹapˈɛl], [ɹapˈɛl], [ɹ_a_p_ˈɛ_l] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
The word "rapel" originates from the French language. It is a borrowing from the French verb "rappeler", which means "to recall" or "to call back". The term then developed a specific meaning in the context of mountaineering and rock climbing, where it refers to a technique of descending steep slopes or cliffs using ropes. This technique involves rappelling down the rope, which allows climbers to safely descend vertical or near-vertical surfaces. Over time, "rapel" has been adopted into several other languages, including English, as a noun and verb to describe this specific mountaineering technique.
