How to Pronounce Apostles

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

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Syllables

8

Letters

AP-ostl-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “apostles”

"apostles" has 3 syllables: ap-ostl-es. It rhymes with fossils and jostles, if that helps it stick.

What does apostles mean?

noun

  1. A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).
  2. A pioneer or early advocate of a particular cause, prophet of a belief.

noun

  1. A letter dismissory.
  2. A note sent to an appeals court presenting the appeal in summary.

Synonyms

disciple

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Words that rhyme with apostles

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fossilsjostlesmicrofossils

Related words

advocatesfollowersevangelistsmessengersenvoysemissariesdisciplesmissionaries

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apostles"?▾

"Apostles" has 3 syllables: ap · ostl · es.

What does "apostles" mean?▾

Apostles: A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).

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