How to pronounce apian
Say it like AY-pee-un. Apian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- pee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apian
American and British speakers say apian in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪpiən/ in the US and /ˈeɪpiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-pee-un.
What does apian mean?
- Relating to bees.
- A bee.
Where does apian come from?
19th century, from Latin apiānus, from apis (“bee”).
Questions about saying apian
How do you pronounce apian?
Say AY-pee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪpiən/. In British English it is /ˈeɪpiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apian?
Apian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · pee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say apian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪpiən/ and the British form is /ˈeɪpiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.