How to pronounce aplenty
Say it like uh-PLEN-tee. Aplenty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEN).
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- uh
- PLEN
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aplenty 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.
- PLENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aplenty
American and British speakers say aplenty in essentially the same way: /əˈplɛnti/ in the US and /əˈplɛnti/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PLEN-tee.
What does aplenty mean?
- In a generous or overlarge quantity.“We have helpers aplenty but lack the skilled support.”
- Enough or more than enough.
Where does aplenty come from?
From earlier a-plenty, equivalent to a- + plenty.
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Words that rhyme with aplenty
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Questions about saying aplenty
How do you pronounce aplenty?
Say uh-PLEN-tee. The American pronunciation is /əˈplɛnti/. In British English it is /əˈplɛnti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aplenty?
Aplenty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEN). Broken into parts: uh · PLEN · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say aplenty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈplɛnti/ and the British form is /əˈplɛnti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.