How to pronounce apparitions
Say it like ap-uh-RISH-unz. Apparitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RISH).
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- ap
- uh
- RISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apparitions 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.
- RISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apparitions
American and British speakers say apparitions in essentially the same way: /ˌæpəˈrɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌæpəˈrɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-uh-RISH-unz.
What does apparitions mean?
- plural of apparition How to pronounce apparition
Questions about saying apparitions
How do you pronounce apparitions?
Say ap-uh-RISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpəˈrɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌæpəˈrɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apparitions?
Apparitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RISH). Broken into parts: ap · uh · RISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say apparitions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæpəˈrɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌæpəˈrɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.