How to pronounce apprehended
Say it like ap-rih-HEN-did. Apprehended has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEN).
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- ap
- rih
- HEN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apprehended 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apprehended
American and British speakers say apprehended in essentially the same way: /ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪd/ in the US and /ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-rih-HEN-did.
What does apprehended mean?
- simple past and past participle of apprehend How to pronounce apprehend
- Taken; seized.
- Conceived; understood.
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Words that rhyme with apprehended
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Questions about saying apprehended
How do you pronounce apprehended?
Say ap-rih-HEN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪd/. In British English it is /ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apprehended?
Apprehended has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEN). Broken into parts: ap · rih · HEN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say apprehended the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪd/ and the British form is /ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.