How to pronounce apathy
Say it like AP-uh-thee. Apathy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- uh
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apathy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of apathy
American and British speakers say apathy in essentially the same way: /ˈæpəθi/ in the US and /ˈæpəθi/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-uh-thee.
What does apathy mean?
- Lack of emotion or motivation; lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something; disinterest (in something).
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Questions about saying apathy
How do you pronounce apathy?
Say AP-uh-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpəθi/. In British English it is /ˈæpəθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apathy?
Apathy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · uh · thee.
Do Americans and Brits say apathy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpəθi/ and the British form is /ˈæpəθi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.