How to pronounce "apprises" in English
əˈpraɪzɪz
ə·PRY·ziz
Primary stress: PRY
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “apprises”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
PRY
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
ziz
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("PRY"). 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 "apprises" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "apprises is" sounds like "apprises-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "apprises" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Sports from school performance apprises in our corporate jobs then Cutthroat”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
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Hear it in context: “apprises”
1 clipThe English word “apprises” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as əˈpraɪzɪz (phonetic respelling: ə-PRY-ziz). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (ə · PRY · ziz), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (PRY). Grammatically, “apprises” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “apprises” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @9:29
“emphasize is patience in this world of progress Sports from school performance apprises in our corporate jobs then Cutthroat competitions we forget to give patients a little time it's sometimes okay to not”
Definition & Meaning: “apprises”
- To make (someone or oneself) aware of some information; to inform, to notify.
- To formally impart (information) to someone; to advise, to notify.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The ears apprise the brain of sound.”
- “P.S. Morlands have not yet written to my bankers apprizing the payment of your balances; pray desire them to do so.”
- “Sports from school performance apprises in our corporate jobs then Cutthroat”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “apprises”
- Pronunciation:
- ə-PRY-ziz
- Syllables:
- ə · PRY · ziz
- Written Hyphenation:
- ap · pris · es
- Primary stress:
- PRY
- IPA:
- əˈpraɪzɪz
- Hear it in context
- apprises
Synonyms: “apprises”
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Words that Rhyme with “apprises”
-aɪzɪzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"apprises" (⁄əˈpraɪzɪz⁄) 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, "apprises" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about apprises
How do you pronounce “apprises”?
“apprises” is pronounced ⁄əˈpraɪzɪz⁄ (ə-PRY-ziz). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “apprises”?
“apprises” has 3 syllables: ə · PRY · ziz.
Where is the stress in “apprises”?
The primary stress in “apprises” is on “PRY”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “apprises” mean?
To make (someone or oneself) aware of some information; to inform, to notify.
How can I hear “apprises” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “apprises”?
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⁄).