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