How to pronounce apparently
Say it like uh-PER-unt-lee. Apparently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce apparently. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- uh
- PER
- unt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apparently 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of apparently
American and British speakers say apparently in essentially the same way: /əˈpɛrəntli/ in the US and /əˈpɛərəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PAIR-runt-lee.
What does apparently mean?
- from appearances alone“irrigation often produces bumper crops from apparently desert land”“the child is seemingly healthy but the doctor is concerned”
- unmistakably (plain is often used informally for plainly)“the answer is obviously wrong”“she was in bed and evidently in great pain”
Where does apparently come from?
From apparent + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with apparently
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Questions about saying apparently
How do you pronounce apparently?
Say uh-PER-unt-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɛrəntli/. In British English it is /əˈpɛərəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apparently?
Apparently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER). Broken into parts: uh · PER · unt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say apparently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɛrəntli/ and the British form is /əˈpɛərəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.