How to pronounce apricate
Say it like AP-ree-kayt. Apricate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- ree
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apricate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of apricate
American and British speakers say apricate in essentially the same way: /ˈæprikeɪt/ in the US and /ˈæprɪkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-rih-kayt.
What does apricate mean?
- To bask in the sun.“Cats like to apricate.”
- To disinfect and freshen by exposing to the sun; to sun.
Where does apricate come from?
From Latin apricus (“sunny, having lots of sunshine; warmed by the sun”) + -ate.
Questions about saying apricate
How do you pronounce apricate?
Say AP-ree-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæprikeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈæprɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apricate?
Apricate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · ree · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say apricate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæprikeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈæprɪkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.