How to pronounce aprication
Say it like a-pree-KAY-shun. Aprication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- a
- pree
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aprication pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aprication
American and British speakers say aprication in essentially the same way: /æpriˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /æprɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: a-prih-KAY-shun.
What does aprication mean?
- The act of apricating, or basking in the sun.
Where does aprication come from?
From apricate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with aprication
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aprication.
Questions about saying aprication
How do you pronounce aprication?
Say a-pree-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /æpriˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /æprɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aprication?
Aprication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: a · pree · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say aprication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æpriˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /æprɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.