How to Pronounce "apparatus"
word
/ˌæpɝˈætəs/
ap-er-A-tus
/ˌæpəɹˈeɪtəs/
ap-uh-RAY-tus
Definition
A set of equipment, tools, or machinery designed for a specific purpose, especially in science, technology, or official organizations.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌæpɝˈætəs/
British English
/ˌæpəɹˈeɪtəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ap-er-A-tus
UK
ap-uh-RAY-tus
Listen in Context
The laboratory has new apparatus for experiments.
We need special apparatus to measure the pressure.
The firemen used breathing apparatus in the smoke.
The hospital's old X-ray apparatus finally broke down last week.