how to pronounce ape

/ˈɛɪp/

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ape is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of ape in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

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meaning of ape

Ape is a type of primate.

ape frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word ape occurs in english on average 2.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.