How to pronounce apparel
Say it like uh-PAR-ul. Apparel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR).
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- uh
- PAR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apparel 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.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apparel
American and British speakers say apparel in essentially the same way: /əˈpærəl/ in the US and /əˈpærəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PAR-ul.
Other ways to say apparel
Apparel also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- uh-PER-ul /əˈpɛrəl/
What does apparel mean?
- clothing in general“she was refined in her choice of apparel”“he always bought his clothes at the same store”
- provide with clothes or put clothes on“Parents must feed and dress their child”
Where does apparel come from?
From Old French apareillier.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with apparel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apparel.
Questions about saying apparel
How do you pronounce apparel?
Say uh-PAR-ul. The American pronunciation is /əˈpærəl/. In British English it is /əˈpærəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apparel?
Apparel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR). Broken into parts: uh · PAR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say apparel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpærəl/ and the British form is /əˈpærəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.