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)

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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.

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How do you 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.

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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