How to Pronounce Apanage

To pronounce "apanage", say AP-an-ag-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæpənɪdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈæpənɪdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “apanage”

"apanage" has 4 syllables: ap-an-ag-e.

What does apanage mean?

noun

  1. A grant (especially by a sovereign) of land (or other source of revenue) as a birthright.

    “1942: they suspected that Peter II was only waiting till he had saved enough of his apanage to run away to some more civilized country. — Rebecca West, Black Lamb and Grey Falcon (Canongate 2006, p. 1046)”

  2. A perquisite that is appropriate to one's position.

verb

  1. To confer an apanage upon.

Related words

appanageappenageacquestadvancementpronoiaaubainepatronageappendant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apanage"?▾

"Apanage" has 4 syllables: ap · an · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "apanage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "apanage" is /ˈæpənɪdʒ/.

What does "apanage" mean?▾

Apanage: A grant (especially by a sovereign) of land (or other source of revenue) as a birthright.

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