How to pronounce apace
Say it like uh-PAYS. Apace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAYS).
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- uh
- PAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of apace
American and British speakers say apace in essentially the same way: /əˈpeɪs/ in the US and /əˈpeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PAYS.
What does apace mean?
- Quickly, rapidly, with speed.“Construction of the new offices is proceeding apace.”
Where does apace come from?
From Middle English apās (“step by step, slowly; quickly, rapidly; at once, promptly”), from Old French à pas (“at a quick pace”).
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Words that rhyme with apace
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Questions about saying apace
How do you pronounce apace?
Say uh-PAYS. The American pronunciation is /əˈpeɪs/. In British English it is /əˈpeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apace?
Apace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAYS). Broken into parts: uh · PAYS.
Do Americans and Brits say apace the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpeɪs/ and the British form is /əˈpeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.