How to pronounce abapical
Say it like a-BAP-ih-kul. Abapical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAP).
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US American/æˈbæpɪkəl/a-BAP-ih-kul
UK British/æˈbæpɪkl/a-BAP-ikl
- a
- BAP
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abapical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abapical
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: a-BAP-ikl.
What does abapical mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to something at its lowest point; designating the part opposite to the apex.
Where does abapical come from?
From ab- + apical.
Questions about saying abapical
How do you pronounce abapical?
Say a-BAP-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /æˈbæpɪkəl/. In British English it is /æˈbæpɪkl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abapical?
Abapical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAP). Broken into parts: a · BAP · ih · kul.
Is abapical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /æˈbæpɪkl/ (a-BAP-ikl).