How to pronounce apices
Say it like AY-pih-seez. Apices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- pih
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apices 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.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of apices
American and British speakers say apices in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪpɪˌsiz/ in the US and /ˈeɪpɪˌsiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-pih-seez.
What does apices mean?
- plural of apex How to pronounce apex
Questions about saying apices
How do you pronounce apices?
Say AY-pih-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪpɪˌsiz/. In British English it is /ˈeɪpɪˌsiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apices?
Apices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · pih · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say apices the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪpɪˌsiz/ and the British form is /ˈeɪpɪˌsiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.