How to pronounce apoise
Say it like uh-POYZ. Apoise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POYZ).
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- uh
- POYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apoise 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.
- POYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of apoise
American and British speakers say apoise in essentially the same way: /əˈpɔɪz/ in the US and /əˈpɔɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-POYZ.
What does apoise mean?
- poised; balanced
Where does apoise come from?
From a- + poise.
Words that rhyme with apoise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apoise.
Questions about saying apoise
How do you pronounce apoise?
Say uh-POYZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɔɪz/. In British English it is /əˈpɔɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apoise?
Apoise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POYZ). Broken into parts: uh · POYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say apoise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɔɪz/ and the British form is /əˈpɔɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.