How to Pronounce Apartment

To pronounce "apartment", say ap-ARTM-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈpɑɹtmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈpɑɹtmənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɐpˈɑːtmənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “apartment”

Break "apartment" into 3 beats and lean on "ARTM" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with compartment and department, if that helps it stick.

What does apartment mean?

noun

A complete domicile occupying only part of a building, especially one for rent; a flat.
A suite of rooms within a domicile, designated for a specific person or persons and including a bedroom.

Synonyms

condominium flat unit

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Words that rhyme with apartment

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compartment department

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apartment"?▾

"Apartment" has 3 syllables: ap · artm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "apartment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "apartment" is /əˈpɑɹtmənt/.

What does "apartment" mean?▾

Apartment: A complete domicile occupying only part of a building, especially one for rent; a flat.

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