How to pronounce anaptyxis
Say it like an-up-TIK-sis. Anaptyxis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIK).
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- an
- up
- TIK
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anaptyxis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anaptyxis
American and British speakers say anaptyxis in essentially the same way: /ˌænəpˈtɪksɪs/ in the US and /ˌænəpˈtɪksɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-up-TIK-sis.
What does anaptyxis mean?
- The epenthesis (insertion) of a vowel.
Questions about saying anaptyxis
How do you pronounce anaptyxis?
Say an-up-TIK-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəpˈtɪksɪs/. In British English it is /ˌænəpˈtɪksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anaptyxis?
Anaptyxis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIK). Broken into parts: an · up · TIK · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say anaptyxis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænəpˈtɪksɪs/ and the British form is /ˌænəpˈtɪksɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.