How many syllables in Apprehend?
apprehend has 3 syllables
apprehend has 3 syllables
ap-pre-hend
The word Apprehend has 3 syllables: ap-pre-hend. Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling. This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.
to arrest or take someone into custody, or to understand or perceive something
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Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?
The first syllable 'ap' has a short vowel sound 'a' and the second syllable 'pren' has a short vowel sound 'e'. The last syllable 'd' is a consonant sound.
The police were able to apprehend the thief after a short chase.
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9 ( a, p, p, r, e, h, e, n, d )
7 ( a, p, r, e, h, n, d )
dneherppa
IPA (International): ˌæprɪˈhend
ARA (American): ˌæprɪˈhɛnd
EPA (English): ˌæprɪˈhend
AE-PRIH-HHEH-ND
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