How to pronounce applies
Say it like uh-PLYZE. Applies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLYZE).
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- uh
- PLYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Applies 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.
- PLYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of applies
American and British speakers say applies in essentially the same way: /əˈplaɪz/ in the US and /əˈplaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PLYZE.
What does applies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of apply How to pronounce apply
Words that rhyme with applies
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of applies.
Questions about saying applies
How do you pronounce applies?
Say uh-PLYZE. The American pronunciation is /əˈplaɪz/. In British English it is /əˈplaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in applies?
Applies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLYZE). Broken into parts: uh · PLYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say applies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈplaɪz/ and the British form is /əˈplaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.