How to pronounce apnoea
Say it like AP-nee-uh. Apnoea 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
Apnoea 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 apnoea
American and British speakers say apnoea in essentially the same way: /ˈæpniə/ in the US and /ˈæpniə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-nee-uh.
What does apnoea mean?
- Alternative form of apnea.
Where does apnoea come from?
From a- + -pnoea.
Words that rhyme with apnoea
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apnoea.
Words that sound like apnoea
Questions about saying apnoea
How do you pronounce apnoea?
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 apnoea?
Apnoea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · nee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say apnoea 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.
What words sound the same as apnoea?
Apnoea sounds the same as apnea in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.