How to Pronounce "aperture"
word
ˈæpɝtʃɝ
AP-er-cher
ˈæpətʃɐ
AP-uh-chuh
Definition
An aperture is an opening or hole, especially one that lets light in. In photography, it refers to the adjustable opening in a camera lens that controls the amount of light reaching the sensor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæpɝtʃɝ
British English
ˈæpətʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AP-er-cher
UK
AP-uh-chuh
Listen in Context
The camera's aperture lets light reach the sensor.
He looked through a small aperture in the wall.
The telescope has a wide aperture for better image clarity.
Changing the aperture affects how blurry the background looks in your photo.