How to pronounce apprehending
Say it like ap-rih-HEN-ding. Apprehending has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEN).
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- ap
- rih
- HEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apprehending 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apprehending
American and British speakers say apprehending in essentially the same way: /ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-rih-HEN-ding.
What does apprehending mean?
- present participle and gerund of apprehend How to pronounce apprehend
- An act by which something is apprehended.
Words that rhyme with apprehending
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Questions about saying apprehending
How do you pronounce apprehending?
Say ap-rih-HEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apprehending?
Apprehending has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEN). Broken into parts: ap · rih · HEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say apprehending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.