How to pronounce apical
Say it like AP-ih-kul. Apical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apical
American and British speakers say apical in essentially the same way: /ˈæpɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈæpɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-ih-kul.
What does apical mean?
- Of or connected with the apex.
- Of a meristem, situated at the growing tip of the plant or its roots, in comparison with intercalary growth situated between zones of permanent tissue.
- Of a sound, produced with the tip of the tongue.
- A sound produced by obstructing the air passage with the tip of the tongue.
Where does apical come from?
From apic- + -al.
Questions about saying apical
How do you pronounce apical?
Say AP-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈæpɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apical?
Apical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say apical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈæpɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.