How to pronounce Apache
Say it like uh-PACH-ee. Apache has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PACH).
- uh
- PACH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apache 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.
- PACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Apache
American and British speakers say Apache in essentially the same way: /əˈpætʃi/ in the US and /əˈpætʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PACH-ee.
What does Apache mean?
- A town in Oklahoma, United States. See Apache, Oklahoma.
- Alternative letter-case form of Apache, a Parisian gangster.
Where does Apache come from?
The Parisian gangsters were named after the American tribe because of their aggressive reputation.
Words that rhyme with Apache
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Apache.
Questions about saying Apache
How do you pronounce Apache?
Say uh-PACH-ee. The American pronunciation is /əˈpætʃi/. In British English it is /əˈpætʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Apache?
Apache has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PACH). Broken into parts: uh · PACH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say Apache the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpætʃi/ and the British form is /əˈpætʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.