apple-pie bed

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What does apple-pie bed mean?

A shortsheeted bed in which a sheet is folded back on itself halfway down as a practical joke so that the victim cannot get into it.

How to pronounce apple-pie bed

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “apple-pie bed”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “apple-pie bed” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.