How to pronounce apple
Say it like AP-ul. Apple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
- AP
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay 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 apple
American and British speakers say apple in essentially the same way: /ˈæpəl/ in the US and /ˈæpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-ul.
What does apple mean?
- fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
- native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits
Where does apple come from?
Possibly also Latin Abella (town in Campania; compare Virgil Aeneid 7.740 maliferae ...
Words that rhyme with apple
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apple.
Words that sound like apple
Questions about saying apple
How do you pronounce apple?
Say AP-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpəl/. In British English it is /ˈæpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apple?
Apple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say apple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpəl/ and the British form is /ˈæpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as apple?
Apple sounds the same as appel in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.