How to Pronounce Apartments

To pronounce "apartments", say AP-artm-ents — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

AP-artm-ents

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💡 Tip for remembering “apartments”

"apartments" has 3 syllables: ap-artm-ents. It rhymes with compartments and departments, if that helps it stick.

What does apartments mean?

noun

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

Synonyms

condominiumflatunit

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Words that rhyme with apartments

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compartmentsdepartments

Related words

flataccommodationaccommodationsblocksbuildingschamberscondosdepartments

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apartments"?▾

"Apartments" has 3 syllables: ap · artm · ents.

What does "apartments" mean?▾

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

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