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How to pronounce apparently

apparently
/əˈperəntli/
4 syllables, stress on the second

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Apparently, sound by sound

/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

In a sentence

Apparently there's a cancellation charge of 30 percent.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce apparently?

Apparently is pronounced /əˈperəntli/ in American English.

How many syllables are in apparently?

Apparently has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in apparently?

The second syllable: /əˈperəntli/.

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