How to pronounce apizza
Say it like uh-BEETS. Apizza has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEETS).
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- uh
- BEETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apizza 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.
- BEETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of apizza
American and British speakers say apizza in essentially the same way: /əˈbits/ in the US and /əˈbiːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BEETS.
What does apizza mean?
- A style of pizza endemic to New Haven, Connecticut, incorporating a thin, oblong crust, charring, oregano, and tomato sauce but only a small amount of grated parmesan cheese.
Where does apizza come from?
Borrowed from Neapolitan pizza (“pizza”), with the feminine definite article 'a.
Words that rhyme with apizza
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apizza.
Questions about saying apizza
How do you pronounce apizza?
Say uh-BEETS. The American pronunciation is /əˈbits/. In British English it is /əˈbiːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apizza?
Apizza has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEETS). Broken into parts: uh · BEETS.
Do Americans and Brits say apizza the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbits/ and the British form is /əˈbiːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.