How to pronounce apneic
Say it like ap-NEE-ik. Apneic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- ap
- NEE
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apneic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- apKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apneic
American and British speakers say apneic in essentially the same way: /æpˈniɪk/ in the US and /æpˈniːɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-NEE-ik.
What does apneic mean?
- Exhibiting or relating to apnea: no longer breathing
Where does apneic come from?
From apnea + -ic.
Words that rhyme with apneic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apneic.
Questions about saying apneic
How do you pronounce apneic?
Say ap-NEE-ik. The American pronunciation is /æpˈniɪk/. In British English it is /æpˈniːɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apneic?
Apneic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: ap · NEE · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say apneic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æpˈniɪk/ and the British form is /æpˈniːɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.