How to Pronounce "apprehending"
word
ˌæpɹɪˈhɛndɪŋ
ap-ri-HEN-ding
ˌæpɹɪhˈɛndɪŋ
ap-ri-HEND-ing
Definition
Catching or arresting someone, especially in law enforcement; it can also mean understanding something, usually in a formal or technical sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæpɹɪˈhɛndɪŋ
British English
ˌæpɹɪhˈɛndɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ap-ri-HEN-ding
UK
ap-ri-HEND-ing
Listen in Context
The police are apprehending the suspect now.
They are apprehending the dangers of the plan.
Security was successful in apprehending the intruder.
After hours of searching, they ended up apprehending two suspects downtown.