How to Pronounce Apt

To pronounce "apt", say APT — one syllable, IPA /æpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/æpt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “apt”

"apt" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with rapt and snapped, if that helps it stick.

What does apt mean?

adjective

  1. Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.

    “an apt metaphor”

  2. (of persons or things) Having a habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; disposed towards.

Synonyms

appropriatemeetsuitabledisposedinclinedliablepredisposedtending towards

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Words that rhyme with apt

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raptsnappedadapttrappedwrappedstrappedchappedkidnappedhandicappedmappedentrappedlapped

Related words

appropriateappositeapropospertinentdisposedmindedlikelyliable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apt"?▾

"Apt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "apt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "apt" is /æpt/.

What does "apt" mean?▾

Apt: Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.

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