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How to pronounce apter

Say it like AP-ter. Apter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).

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US American/ˈæptɚ/AP-ter
UK British/ˈæptə/AP-tuh
  • AP
  • ter
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Apter pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of apter

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: AP-tuh.

What does apter mean?

adjective
  1. comparative form of apt: more apt How to pronounce apt

Words that rhyme with apter

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Questions about saying apter

How do you pronounce apter?

Say AP-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈæptɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in apter?

Apter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · ter.

Is apter pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæptə/ (AP-tuh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).