How to pronounce applesauce
Say it like AP-ul-saws. Applesauce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- ul
- saws
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Applesauce 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.
- sawsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of applesauce
American and British speakers say applesauce in essentially the same way: /ˈæpəlˌsɔs/ in the US and /ˈæpəlˌsɒs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-ul-sos.
What does applesauce mean?
- Alternative spelling of apple sauce.
- Nonsense, balderdash, bunk, piffle.
- Nonsense!
Where does applesauce come from?
From apple + sauce.
Questions about saying applesauce
How do you pronounce applesauce?
Say AP-ul-saws. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpəlˌsɔs/. In British English it is /ˈæpəlˌsɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in applesauce?
Applesauce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · ul · saws.
Do Americans and Brits say applesauce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpəlˌsɔs/ and the British form is /ˈæpəlˌsɒs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.