How to pronounce apiece
Say it like uh-PEES. Apiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEES).
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- uh
- PEES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apiece pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of apiece
American and British speakers say apiece in essentially the same way: /əˈpis/ in the US and /əˈpiːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PEES.
What does apiece mean?
- Following a noun or noun phrase: by, for, or to each one; each by itself.“These melons cost a dollar apiece.”
- For an undetermined distance.“down the road apiece”
Where does apiece come from?
Univerbation of a + piece (noun), from Late Middle English a pece.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with apiece
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Questions about saying apiece
How do you pronounce apiece?
Say uh-PEES. The American pronunciation is /əˈpis/. In British English it is /əˈpiːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apiece?
Apiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEES). Broken into parts: uh · PEES.
Do Americans and Brits say apiece the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpis/ and the British form is /əˈpiːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.