How to pronounce apiary
Say it like AY-pee-er-ee. Apiary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
- AY
- pee
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apiary 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of apiary
American and British speakers say apiary in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪpiɛri/ in the US and /ˈeɪpiəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-pee-uh-ree.
What does apiary mean?
- A place where bees and their hives are kept.
Where does apiary come from?
17th century, from Latin apiārium, from apis (“bee”).
Questions about saying apiary
How do you pronounce apiary?
Say AY-pee-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪpiɛri/. In British English it is /ˈeɪpiəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apiary?
Apiary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · pee · er · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say apiary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪpiɛri/ and the British form is /ˈeɪpiəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.