How to Pronounce Apples

To pronounce "apples", say APPL-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæ.pl̩z/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈæ.pl̩z/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “apples”

"apples" has 2 syllables: appl-es. It rhymes with dapples and pineapples, if that helps it stick.

What does apples mean?

noun

  1. A common, round fruit produced by the tree Malus domestica, cultivated in temperate climates.
  2. Any of various tree-borne fruits or vegetables especially considered as resembling an apple; also (with qualifying words) used to form the names of other specific fruits such as custard apple, rose apple, thorn apple etc.

verb

  1. To become apple-like.
  2. To form buds.

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Words that rhyme with apples

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dapplespineapplesgrappleschapelsnapolesapelleskrapelssnapples

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apples"?▾

"Apples" has 2 syllables: appl · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "apples"?▾

The IPA transcription of "apples" is /ˈæ.pl̩z/.

What does "apples" mean?▾

Apples: A common, round fruit produced by the tree Malus domestica, cultivated in temperate climates.

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