How to pronounce allopathy
Say it like AL-oh-path-ee. Allopathy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- oh
- path
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allopathy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pathGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of allopathy
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: uh-LOP-uh-thee.
What does allopathy mean?
- A system of heroic medicine that treats symptoms with substances that produce the opposite effect.
- Conventional Western medicine; a method or treatment therein.
Where does allopathy come from?
Borrowed from German Allopathie, allo- + -pathy, originally a pejorative term.
Questions about saying allopathy
How do you pronounce allopathy?
Say AL-oh-path-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæloʊˌpæθi/. In British English it is /əˈlɒpəθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allopathy?
Allopathy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · oh · path · ee.
Is allopathy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /əˈlɒpəθi/ (uh-LOP-uh-thee).