How to pronounce apanage
Say it like AP-uh-nij. Apanage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- uh
- nij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apanage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apanage
American and British speakers say apanage in essentially the same way: /ˈæpənɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈæpənɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-uh-nij.
What does apanage mean?
- A perquisite that is appropriate to one's position; an accompaniment.
- To confer an apanage upon.
Where does apanage come from?
From French apanage, from Latin *appanare, adpanare (“to give bread”), from pānis (“bread”).
Questions about saying apanage
How do you pronounce apanage?
Say AP-uh-nij. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpənɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈæpənɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apanage?
Apanage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · uh · nij.
Do Americans and Brits say apanage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpənɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈæpənɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.