How to pronounce aperture
Say it like AP-er-cher. Aperture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- er
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aperture 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of aperture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AP-uh-chuh.
What does aperture mean?
- A small or narrow opening, gap, slit, or hole.“an aperture in a wall”
- A hole which restricts the diameter of the lightpath through one plane in an optical system.
- The diameter of such a hole which restricts the width of the lightpath through the whole system. For a telescope, this is the diameter of the objective lens.“This telescope has a 100 cm aperture.”
Where does aperture come from?
From late Middle English, from Latin apertūra (“an opening”), from aperiō (“to uncover, make or lay bare”) + -tūra (“-ure”, action noun suffix).
Questions about saying aperture
How do you pronounce aperture?
Say AP-er-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpɚtʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæpətʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aperture?
Aperture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · er · cher.
Is aperture 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 /ˈæpətʃə/ (AP-uh-chuh).