How to pronounce apaches
Say it like uh-PACH-eez. Apaches has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PACH).
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- uh
- PACH
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apaches 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of apaches
American and British speakers say apaches in essentially the same way: /əˈpætʃiz/ in the US and /əˈpætʃiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PACH-eez.
What does apaches mean?
- plural of apache How to pronounce apache
Questions about saying apaches
How do you pronounce apaches?
Say uh-PACH-eez. The American pronunciation is /əˈpætʃiz/. In British English it is /əˈpætʃiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apaches?
Apaches has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PACH). Broken into parts: uh · PACH · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say apaches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpætʃiz/ and the British form is /əˈpætʃiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.