How to Pronounce Aptitude

To pronounce "aptitude", say APT-it-ud-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

aptitude

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying aptitude, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “aptitude”

"aptitude" has 4 syllables: apt-it-ud-e. It rhymes with shrewd and crude, if that helps it stick.

What does aptitude mean?

noun

  1. Natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.
  2. The condition of being suitable.

Synonyms

appropriatenesssuitabilityknacktalent

Hear “aptitude” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with aptitude

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrewdcrudesubduedfortitudelewdbroodeludeprecludeineptitudeexudealludesolitude

Related words

talentproficiencyknow-howcompetencecapabilityskillsuitabilityable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aptitude"?▾

"Aptitude" has 4 syllables: apt · it · ud · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "aptitude"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aptitude" is /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/.

What does "aptitude" mean?▾

Aptitude: Natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “aptitude” in the full dictionary →