How to pronounce apronym
Say it like AP-ruh-nim. Apronym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- ruh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apronym 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apronym
American and British speakers say apronym in essentially the same way: /ˈæprənɪm/ in the US and /ˈæprənɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-ruh-nim.
What does apronym mean?
- An acronym or backronym that spells out another word or phrase relating to the meaning of the phrase that it abbreviates.
Where does apronym come from?
Blend of apropos + acronym.
Questions about saying apronym
How do you pronounce apronym?
Say AP-ruh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈæprənɪm/. In British English it is /ˈæprənɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apronym?
Apronym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · ruh · nim.
Do Americans and Brits say apronym the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæprənɪm/ and the British form is /ˈæprənɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.