How to pronounce apterous
Say it like AP-tuh-rus. Apterous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- tuh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apterous 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apterous
American and British speakers say apterous in essentially the same way: /ˈæptərəs/ in the US and /ˈæptərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-tuh-rus.
What does apterous mean?
- Without wings.
- Destitute of winglike membranous expansions, as a stem or petiole.
Where does apterous come from?
By surface analysis, a + -pterous, or by surface analysis, aptery + -ous.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying apterous
How do you pronounce apterous?
Say AP-tuh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈæptərəs/. In British English it is /ˈæptərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apterous?
Apterous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · tuh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say apterous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæptərəs/ and the British form is /ˈæptərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.