How to pronounce apercu
Say it like AP-er-soo. Apercu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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US American/ˈæpɚˌsu/AP-er-soo
UK British/ˈæpəˌsuː/AP-uh-soo
- AP
- er
- soo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apercu 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of apercu
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AP-uh-soo.
What does apercu mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of aperçu.
Questions about saying apercu
How do you pronounce apercu?
Say AP-er-soo. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpɚˌsu/. In British English it is /ˈæpəˌsuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apercu?
Apercu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · er · soo.
Is apercu pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæpəˌsuː/ (AP-uh-soo).