How to pronounce apparatus
Say it like ap-uh-RAT-us. Apparatus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAT).
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- ap
- uh
- RAT
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apparatus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- apGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apparatus
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ap-uh-RAT-us.
What does apparatus mean?
- equipment designed to serve a specific function
- (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function“the breathing apparatus”
Where does apparatus come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin apparātus.
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Words that rhyme with apparatus
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Questions about saying apparatus
How do you pronounce apparatus?
Say ap-uh-RAT-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpəˈrætəs/. In British English it is /ˌæpəˈrætəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apparatus?
Apparatus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAT). Broken into parts: ap · uh · RAT · us.
Is apparatus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌæpəˈrætəs/ (ap-uh-RAT-us).