How to pronounce Api
Say it like ay-pee-EYE. Api has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EYE).
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- ay
- pee
- EYE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Api pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Api
American and British speakers say Api in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪˌpiˈaɪ/ in the US and /ˌeɪˌpiːˈaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-pee-EYE.
What does Api mean?
- A mountain of the Himalayas in the western part of Nepal, near the border of Tibet.
Where does Api come from?
From Tibetan ཨ་ཕྱི (a phyi, “grandmother”).
Words that rhyme with Api
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Questions about saying Api
How do you pronounce Api?
Say ay-pee-EYE. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˌpiˈaɪ/. In British English it is /ˌeɪˌpiːˈaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Api?
Api has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EYE). Broken into parts: ay · pee · EYE.
Do Americans and Brits say Api the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪˌpiˈaɪ/ and the British form is /ˌeɪˌpiːˈaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.