How to pronounce Apia
Say it like AH-pih-ah. Apia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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US American/ˈɑpɪˌɑ/AH-pih-ah
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- AH
- pih
- ah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does Apia mean?
proper noun
- The capital city of Samoa.
Where does Apia come from?
Borrowed from Samoan Apia.
Questions about saying Apia
How do you pronounce Apia?
Say AH-pih-ah. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpɪˌɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Apia?
Apia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · pih · ah.