How to Pronounce Apical

To pronounce "apical", say AP-ic-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈeɪpɪkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈeɪpɪkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “apical”

"apical" has 3 syllables: ap-ic-al.

What does apical mean?

noun

  1. A sound produced by obstructing the air passage with the tip of the tongue.

adjective

  1. Of or connected with the apex.
  2. (of a meristem) Situated at the growing tip of the plant or its roots, in comparison with intercalary growth situated between zones of permanent tissue.

Related words

toptipapexleaderlatterterminalzenithtopmost

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apical"?▾

"Apical" has 3 syllables: ap · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "apical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "apical" is /ˈeɪpɪkəl/.

What does "apical" mean?▾

Apical: A sound produced by obstructing the air passage with the tip of the tongue.

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