How to pronounce apeak
Say it like uh-PEEK. Apeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEEK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce apeak. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- uh
- PEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apeak 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.
- PEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of apeak
American and British speakers say apeak in essentially the same way: /əˈpik/ in the US and /əˈpiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PEEK.
What does apeak mean?
- In a vertical line, the cable having been sufficiently hove in to bring the ship over it.
Where does apeak come from?
From French à pic (“at its summit; vertically”), compare with Italian a picco.
Words that rhyme with apeak
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apeak.
Questions about saying apeak
How do you pronounce apeak?
Say uh-PEEK. The American pronunciation is /əˈpik/. In British English it is /əˈpiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apeak?
Apeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEEK). Broken into parts: uh · PEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say apeak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpik/ and the British form is /əˈpiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.