How to pronounce apprentice
Say it like uh-PREN-tus. Apprentice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREN).
- uh
- PREN
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apprentice 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.
- PRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apprentice
American and British speakers say apprentice in essentially the same way: /əˈprɛntəs/ in the US and /əˈprɛntɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PREN-tis.
What does apprentice mean?
- A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.
- One not well versed in a subject; a tyro or newbie.
- To put under the care and supervision of a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.“His father had apprenticed him to a silk merchant.”
- To be an apprentice to.“Joe apprenticed three different photographers before setting up his own studio.”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with apprentice
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Questions about saying apprentice
How do you pronounce apprentice?
Say uh-PREN-tus. The American pronunciation is /əˈprɛntəs/. In British English it is /əˈprɛntɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apprentice?
Apprentice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREN). Broken into parts: uh · PREN · tus.
Do Americans and Brits say apprentice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈprɛntəs/ and the British form is /əˈprɛntɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.