How to pronounce apricot
Say it like AY-prih-kot. Apricot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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US American/ˈeɪprɪkɑt/AY-prih-kot
UK British/ˈeɪprɪkɒt/AY-prih-kot
- AY
- prih
- kot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apricot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kotKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of apricot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AY-prih-kot.
What does apricot mean?
noun
- A round sweet and juicy stone fruit, resembling peach or plum in taste, with a yellow-orange flesh, lightly fuzzy skin and a large seed inside.“pickled apricots”
- The apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca.
- A pale yellow-orange color, like that of an apricot fruit.
- Of a pale yellowish-orange color, like that of an apricot.
Questions about saying apricot
How do you pronounce apricot?
Say AY-prih-kot. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪprɪkɑt/. In British English it is /ˈeɪprɪkɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apricot?
Apricot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · prih · kot.
Is apricot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈeɪprɪkɒt/ (AY-prih-kot).