How to pronounce "appris" in English
əˈpriː
ə·PREE
Primary stress: PREE
Hear native speakers say appris in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “appris”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
PREE
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("PREE"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "appris" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "appris is" sounds like "appris-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "appris" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“J’espère que vous avez tous appris quelque chose de mon discours.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“them and torture them into submission the the issue of thees was was at the core of the Syrian appris and the symbolism of the rebels trying”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Un autre concept de leadership que j’ai appris en devenant la cheffe d’une équipe c’est que le leadership, c’est inutile tant que personne ne t’écoute”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “appris”
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J’espère que vous avez tous appris quelque chose de mon discours.
Hear it in context: “appris”
3 clipsThe English word “appris” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as əˈpriː (phonetic respelling: ə-PREE). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ə · PREE), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (PREE). Grammatically, “appris” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “appris” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @6:12
“pour créer un lieu sûr où l’on est respecté. J’espère que vous avez tous appris quelque chose de mon discours. Merci.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @5:22
“stallion's Prisons to actually suppress and oppress the population and oppress them and torture them into submission the the issue of thees was was at the core of the Syrian appris and the symbolism of the rebels trying core of the Syrian appris and the symbolism of the rebels trying”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @4:31
“parce que je voulais faire plus que ce que l’on attendait. C’est mon premier concept. Un autre concept de leadership que j’ai appris en devenant la cheffe d’une équipe c’est que le leadership, c’est inutile tant que personne ne t’écoute d’une équipe c’est que le leadership,”
Definition & Meaning: “appris”
- To inform or give notice to someone about something.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Please appris me of any updates regarding the project schedule.”
- “J’espère que vous avez tous appris quelque chose de mon discours. Merci.”
- “them and torture them into submission the the issue of thees was was at the core of the Syrian appris and the symbolism of the rebels trying”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “appris”
- Pronunciation:
- ə-PREE
- Syllables:
- ə · PREE
- Written Hyphenation:
- ap · pris
- Primary stress:
- PREE
- IPA:
- əˈpriː
- Hear it in context
- appris
Words that Rhyme with “appris”
-iWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"appris" (⁄əˈpriː⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "appris" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about appris
How do you pronounce “appris”?
“appris” is pronounced ⁄əˈpriː⁄ (ə-PREE). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “appris”?
“appris” has 2 syllables: ə · PREE.
Where is the stress in “appris”?
The primary stress in “appris” is on “PREE”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “appris” mean?
To inform or give notice to someone about something.
How can I hear “appris” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “appris” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “appris”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).