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aperitif

/əˌpɛɹəˈtif/

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uh-per-uh-TEEF: the main stress falls at the end.

The last syllable has a long ee followed by f. Give the earlier PER a smaller beat while keeping both uh vowels light.

4 syllables · Stress on syllable 4

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“They served a small aperitif before dinner.”

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What does aperitif mean?

noun

  1. Alternative form of apéritif.
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IPA pronunciation

/əˌpɛɹəˈtif/

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