How to pronounce April
Say it like AY-prul. April has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- prul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
April 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.
- prulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of April
American and British speakers say April in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪprəl/ in the US and /ˈeɪprəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-prul.
What does April mean?
- the month following March and preceding May
Questions about saying April
How do you pronounce April?
Say AY-prul. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪprəl/. In British English it is /ˈeɪprəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in April?
April has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · prul.
Do Americans and Brits say April the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪprəl/ and the British form is /ˈeɪprəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.