Accent:
* The word "apple" has a single syllable. In single-syllable words, there's technically no accent because there's no other syllable to compare it to. However, we can say that the stress is on the first and only syllable.
Syllable Structure:
* ap - This part of the word has a consonant blend (two consonants together) and a short vowel sound ("a").
* ple - This part of the word has a consonant, a vowel, and a consonant. It's important to note that the "e" at the end of the word is silent.
How it sounds:
* The word "apple" is pronounced with a short "a" sound. Think of the sound in "cat" or "hat." It's a simple, straightforward word to pronounce.
Let me know if you have any more questions about the sound of English words! I'm happy to help. 😊