How to pronounce apish
Say it like AY-pish. Apish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- pish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apish 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.
- pishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apish
American and British speakers say apish in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪpɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈeɪpɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-pish.
What does apish mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of an ape.
Where does apish come from?
From ape + -ish.
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Questions about saying apish
How do you pronounce apish?
Say AY-pish. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪpɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪpɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apish?
Apish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · pish.
Do Americans and Brits say apish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪpɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈeɪpɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.