How to pronounce apnea
Say it like AP-nee-uh. Apnea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apnea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apnea
American and British speakers say apnea in essentially the same way: /ˈæpniə/ in the US and /ˈæpniə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-nee-uh.
What does apnea mean?
- The cessation of breathing, most often in reference to transient instances thereof during sleep.
Questions about saying apnea
How do you pronounce apnea?
Say AP-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpniə/. In British English it is /ˈæpniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apnea?
Apnea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · nee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say apnea the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpniə/ and the British form is /ˈæpniə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.