Apprehensive has 4 syllables and the stress is on the third syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | I am apprehensive of the outcome. | |
| 2. | The climbers were apprehensive of their danger. | |
| 3. | They are apprehensive that some further disaster might occur. | |
| 4. | They were apprehensive that the situation would worsen. | |
| 5. | She is apprehensive of failure in the finals. | |
| 6. | She was apprehensive about receiving criticism of her performance. | |
| 7. | A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. | |
| 8. | Tom looks apprehensive. | |
| 9. | Tom seems apprehensive. | |
| 10. | Everyone was apprehensive. |