How to Pronounce Apparatus

To pronounce "apparatus", say app-ar-AT-us — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌæpɝˈætəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

apparatus

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌæpɝˈætəs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˌæpəɹˈeɪtəs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “apparatus”

Break "apparatus" into 4 beats and lean on "AT" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with status and lattice, if that helps it stick.

What does apparatus mean?

noun

  1. The entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.
  2. A complex machine or instrument.

Synonyms

deviceinstrumentmachinerydynamicmechanismsetupequipmentgear

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Words that rhyme with apparatus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

statuslatticegratisbratticestratusclematisstatice

Related words

setupmachinerydevicecontraptionmechanismmachinetractswitchgear

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apparatus"?▾

"Apparatus" has 4 syllables: app · ar · at · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "apparatus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "apparatus" is /ˌæpɝˈætəs/.

What does "apparatus" mean?▾

Apparatus: The entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.

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