How to Pronounce Apprentice

To pronounce "apprentice", say APPR-ent-ic-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈpɹɛntɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈpɹɛntɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “apprentice”

"apprentice" has 4 syllables: appr-ent-ic-e. It rhymes with portentous and momentous, if that helps it stick.

What does apprentice mean?

noun

  1. A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.
  2. One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a tradesperson, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn the art, or trade, in which his master is bound to instruct him.

verb

  1. To put under the care and supervision of a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.

    “He was apprenticed to a local employer.”

  2. To be an apprentice to.

    “Joe apprenticed three different photographers before setting up his own studio.”

Words that rhyme with apprentice

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

portentousmomentouslentouspenticelentiskadventistsdevincentisprentice

Related words

prenticelearnerinexperiencedtraineeinternshiptrainingmenteepupil

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apprentice"?▾

"Apprentice" has 4 syllables: appr · ent · ic · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "apprentice"?▾

The IPA transcription of "apprentice" is /əˈpɹɛntɪs/.

What does "apprentice" mean?▾

Apprentice: A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.

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