How to Pronounce Apostrophe

To pronounce "apostrophe", say AP-ostr-oph-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈpɒs.tɹə.fi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈpɒs.tɹə.fi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “apostrophe”

"apostrophe" has 4 syllables: ap-ostr-oph-e.

What does apostrophe mean?

noun

  1. The text character ’, which serves as a punctuation mark in various languages and as a diacritical mark in certain rare contexts.

Related words

caronapostrophyapostrophizationapostrophation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apostrophe"?▾

"Apostrophe" has 4 syllables: ap · ostr · oph · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "apostrophe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "apostrophe" is /əˈpɒs.tɹə.fi/.

What does "apostrophe" mean?▾

Apostrophe: The text character ’, which serves as a punctuation mark in various languages and as a diacritical mark in certain rare contexts.

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