How to Pronounce Apprehended

To pronounce "apprehended", say APPR-eh-end-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

APPR-eh-end-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “apprehended”

"apprehended" has 4 syllables: appr-eh-end-ed. It rhymes with extended and splendid, if that helps it stick.

What does apprehended mean?

verb

  1. To take or seize; to take hold of.
  2. To take hold of with the understanding, that is, to conceive in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand; to recognize; to consider.

adjective

  1. Taken; seized.

    “an apprehended criminal”

  2. Conceived; understood.

    “an apprehended concept”

Synonyms

arrestbelievecapturecatchconceivedetaindreadfear

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Words that rhyme with apprehended

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extendedsplendidcontendedintendedexpendedunintendedamendedattendedcomprehendedpretendedsuspendeddistended

Related words

nabarrestgraspcomprehendsavvycollardigcompass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apprehended"?▾

"Apprehended" has 4 syllables: appr · eh · end · ed.

What does "apprehended" mean?▾

Apprehended: To take or seize; to take hold of.

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