How to pronounce ape
Say it like AYP. Ape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AYP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ape pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ape
American and British speakers say ape in essentially the same way: /eɪp/ in the US and /eɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYP.
What does ape mean?
- An anthropoid of the superfamily Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail.
- A Hominoidea primate other than a human.
- One who apes; a foolish imitator.
- To behave like an ape.
- To imitate or mimic, particularly to imitate poorly.
- Wild; crazy.“We were ape over the new look.”
Where does ape come from?
Cognate with Scots aip (“ape”), West Frisian aap (“ape”), Dutch aap (“monkey, ape”), Low German Ape (“ape”), German Affe (“monkey, ape”), Swedish apa (“monkey, ape”), Icelandic api (“ape”).
Words that rhyme with ape
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ape.
Questions about saying ape
How do you pronounce ape?
Say AYP. The American pronunciation is /eɪp/. In British English it is /eɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ape?
Ape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AYP.
Do Americans and Brits say ape the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪp/ and the British form is /eɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.