How to pronounce apprise
Say it like uh-PRYZE. Apprise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRYZE).
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- uh
- PRYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apprise 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.
- PRYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of apprise
American and British speakers say apprise in essentially the same way: /əˈpraɪz/ in the US and /əˈpraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PRYZE.
What does apprise mean?
- To make (someone or oneself) aware of some information; to inform, to notify.“The ears apprise the brain of sound.”
- To formally impart (information) to someone; to advise, to notify.
Where does apprise come from?
Borrowed from French appris, apprise, the past participle form of apprendre (“to learn; to teach”), from Middle French apprendre, aprendre (“to learn”), from Old French aprendre, aprandre (“to learn; to educate, teach”), from Latin apprēnde
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Words that rhyme with apprise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apprise.
Questions about saying apprise
How do you pronounce apprise?
Say uh-PRYZE. The American pronunciation is /əˈpraɪz/. In British English it is /əˈpraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apprise?
Apprise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRYZE). Broken into parts: uh · PRYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say apprise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpraɪz/ and the British form is /əˈpraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.