How to pronounce apse
Say it like APS. Apse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- APS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of apse
American and British speakers say apse in essentially the same way: /æps/ in the US and /æps/ in the UK.
British respelling: APS.
What does apse mean?
- The rounded east (liturgical east) end of a church that contains or is behind the altar.“Our private tour of the cathedral even allowed us to walk through the apse, which most tours don't.”
- The interior portion of this section of the church building, excluding the ambulatory and any apse chapels.
- A semicircular projection from any building that is similar to a church's apse.“The college has an apse that once held a small chapel.”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with apse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apse.
Questions about saying apse
How do you pronounce apse?
Say APS. The American pronunciation is /æps/. In British English it is /æps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apse?
Apse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: APS.
Do Americans and Brits say apse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æps/ and the British form is /æps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.