How to pronounce apparent
Say it like uh-PER-unt. Apparent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER).
- uh
- PER
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apparent 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.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apparent
American and British speakers say apparent in essentially the same way: /əˈpɛrənt/ in the US and /əˈpɛərənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PAIR-runt.
What does apparent mean?
- Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view.“Her disappointment was apparent to everyone.”
- Clear or manifest to the understanding; plain; evident; obvious; known; palpable; indubitable.
- Appearing to the eye or mind (distinguished from, but not necessarily opposed to, true or real); seeming.
Where does apparent come from?
From Middle English apparaunt, aparaunt, from Old French aparent, aparant, in turn from Latin appārēns, appārentis, present participle of appāreō.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with apparent
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Questions about saying apparent
How do you pronounce apparent?
Say uh-PER-unt. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɛrənt/. In British English it is /əˈpɛərənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apparent?
Apparent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER). Broken into parts: uh · PER · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say apparent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɛrənt/ and the British form is /əˈpɛərənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.