How to Pronounce Apparel

To pronounce "apparel", say APP-ar-el — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈpæ.ɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈpæ.ɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “apparel”

"apparel" has 3 syllables: app-ar-el. It rhymes with peril and sterile, if that helps it stick.

What does apparel mean?

noun

  1. Clothing.
  2. Aspect, guise, form.

verb

  1. To dress or clothe; to attire.
  2. To furnish with apparatus; to equip; to fit out.

    “ships appareled to fight”

Synonyms

dightdonput onadornornamentkit out

Words that rhyme with apparel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perilsterileferalbarrelimperilcarolparolcarrolcarrollparrelerol

Related words

clothesgarmentvestureraimenttogdressclothingclothe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apparel"?▾

"Apparel" has 3 syllables: app · ar · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "apparel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "apparel" is /əˈpæ.ɹəl/.

What does "apparel" mean?▾

Apparel: Clothing.

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