How to pronounce appleseed
Say it like AP-ul-seed. Appleseed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- ul
- seed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appleseed 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.
- seedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of appleseed
American and British speakers say appleseed in essentially the same way: /ˈæpəlˌsid/ in the US and /ˈæpəlˌsiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-ul-seed.
What does appleseed mean?
- Alternative form of apple seed.
Questions about saying appleseed
How do you pronounce appleseed?
Say AP-ul-seed. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpəlˌsid/. In British English it is /ˈæpəlˌsiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appleseed?
Appleseed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · ul · seed.
Do Americans and Brits say appleseed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpəlˌsid/ and the British form is /ˈæpəlˌsiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.