How to pronounce apatheism
Say it like ap-uh-THEE-ih-zum. Apatheism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE).
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- ap
- uh
- THEE
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apatheism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- apGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apatheism
American and British speakers say apatheism in essentially the same way: /ˌæpəˈθiɪzəm/ in the US and /ˌæpəˈθiːɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-uh-THEE-ih-zum.
What does apatheism mean?
- Apathy towards the existence of a god; belief that the question of the existence of a god is unimportant.
Where does apatheism come from?
Reportedly coined in 2001, as a blend of apathy + theism, by author Robert J.
Words that rhyme with apatheism
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apatheism.
Questions about saying apatheism
How do you pronounce apatheism?
Say ap-uh-THEE-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpəˈθiɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌæpəˈθiːɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apatheism?
Apatheism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE). Broken into parts: ap · uh · THEE · ih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say apatheism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæpəˈθiɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˌæpəˈθiːɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.