How to pronounce apt
Say it like APT. Apt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- APT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of apt
American and British speakers say apt in essentially the same way: /æpt/ in the US and /æpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: APT.
What does apt mean?
- Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.“an apt metaphor”
- Having a habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; disposed towards.
- Ready; especially fitted or qualified (to do something); quick to learn.“a pupil apt to learn”
Where does apt come from?
From Old French apte, from Latin aptus (“suitable, fitting”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with apt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apt.
Questions about saying apt
How do you pronounce apt?
Say APT. The American pronunciation is /æpt/. In British English it is /æpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apt?
Apt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: APT.
Do Americans and Brits say apt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æpt/ and the British form is /æpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.