How to pronounce apes
Say it like AYPS. Apes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AYPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of apes
American and British speakers say apes in essentially the same way: /eɪps/ in the US and /eɪps/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYPS.
What does apes mean?
- plural of ape How to pronounce ape
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ape How to pronounce ape
Questions about saying apes
How do you pronounce apes?
Say AYPS. The American pronunciation is /eɪps/. In British English it is /eɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apes?
Apes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AYPS.
Do Americans and Brits say apes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪps/ and the British form is /eɪps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.