How to pronounce aptitudes
Say it like AP-tuh-toodz. Aptitudes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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US American/ˈæptəˌtudz/AP-tuh-toodz
UK British/ˈæptəˌtjuːdz/AP-tuh-tyoodz
- AP
- tuh
- toodz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aptitudes 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.
- toodzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of aptitudes
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: AP-tuh-tyoodz.
What does aptitudes mean?
noun
- plural of aptitude How to pronounce aptitude
Questions about saying aptitudes
How do you pronounce aptitudes?
Say AP-tuh-toodz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæptəˌtudz/. In British English it is /ˈæptəˌtjuːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aptitudes?
Aptitudes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · tuh · toodz.
Is aptitudes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈæptəˌtjuːdz/ (AP-tuh-tyoodz).