How to pronounce apprises
Say it like uh-PRY-ziz. Apprises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRY).
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- uh
- PRY
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apprises 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.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apprises
American and British speakers say apprises in essentially the same way: /əˈpraɪzɪz/ in the US and /əˈpraɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PRY-ziz.
What does apprises mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of apprise How to pronounce apprise
Questions about saying apprises
How do you pronounce apprises?
Say uh-PRY-ziz. The American pronunciation is /əˈpraɪzɪz/. In British English it is /əˈpraɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apprises?
Apprises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRY). Broken into parts: uh · PRY · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say apprises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpraɪzɪz/ and the British form is /əˈpraɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.