How to pronounce

app

If you are a non-native English speaker, it is important to know how to correctly pronounce the word 'app'. Pronouncing the word 'app' correctly will help you to be understood when speaking in English.

American Pronunciation: /æp/
British Pronunciation: /æp/
IPA Notation:
- American: [æp]
- British: [æp]

To pronounce "app" correctly, start by opening your mouth slightly and placing your tongue low and forward in your mouth to create the short "a" sound, similar to the "a" in "cat." Then, quickly close your lips to produce the "p" sound. The pronunciation is straightforward and identical in both American and British English.

Definition of

app

An "app" refers to a computer program or software application designed to perform specific tasks or functions for the user. These tasks can range widely, from productivity and communication to entertainment and education. Apps are commonly associated with mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, but they can also be found on desktop computers and web platforms.

What does it mean

app

The word "app" is a shortening of "application," which in the context of computing, dates back to the mid-20th century. The full term "application program" or "application software" refers to a software program designed to help the user perform singular or multiple related specific tasks. The abbreviation "app" gained widespread usage with the rise of mobile computing and the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, becoming an integral part of everyday language in the early 21st century. Its brevity and simplicity have made it a popular term not only in technological contexts but also in common parlance.