How to pronounce apostles
Say it like uh-POS-ulz. Apostles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POS).
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US American/əˈpɑsəlz/uh-POS-ulz
UK British/əˈpɒsəlz/uh-POS-ulz
- uh
- POS
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apostles 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.
- POSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apostles
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-POS-ulz.
What does apostles mean?
noun
- plural of apostle How to pronounce apostle
- Letters dismissory.
Questions about saying apostles
How do you pronounce apostles?
Say uh-POS-ulz. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɑsəlz/. In British English it is /əˈpɒsəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apostles?
Apostles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POS). Broken into parts: uh · POS · ulz.
Is apostles pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈpɒsəlz/ (uh-POS-ulz).