How to pronounce aphesis
Say it like AF-uh-sis. Aphesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).
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US American/ˈæfəsɪs/AF-uh-sis
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- AF
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aphesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AFSay 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.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does aphesis mean?
noun
- The loss of the initial unstressed vowel of a word.“The word "scarp" is derived from "escarp" by aphesis.”
Questions about saying aphesis
How do you pronounce aphesis?
Say AF-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈæfəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aphesis?
Aphesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · uh · sis.