How do you pronounce "apace"?

In American English: /əˈpeɪs/ (uh-PAYS). In British English: /əpˈeɪs/ (uhp-AYS). In Canadian English: /əˈpeɪs/ (uh-PAYS). In Australian English: /ɐpˈeɪs/ (ⱯP).

Is "apace" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈpeɪs/ (uh-PAYS), while in British English it's /əpˈeɪs/ (uhp-AYS).

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apace

/əˈpeɪs/

uh-PAYS

Syllable Breakdown

əap·peɪsace

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Last updated: 2026-02-12