How to Pronounce Ape

To pronounce "ape", say APE — one syllable, IPA /eɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/eɪp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ape”

"ape" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with shape and gape, if that helps it stick.

What does ape mean?

noun

  1. A primate of the clade Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail.
  2. Any such primate other than a human.

verb

  1. To behave like an ape.
  2. To imitate or mimic, particularly to imitate poorly.

Words that rhyme with ape

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shapegapeescapedrapescraperapeagapescapegrapelandscapereshapeswape

Related words

anthropoidcaricatureimitatorcopyimitatecopycatpongidprimate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ape"?▾

"Ape" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ape"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ape" is /eɪp/.

What does "ape" mean?▾

Ape: A primate of the clade Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail.

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