How to pronounce apocalyptic
Say it like uh-pah-kuh-LIP-tik. Apocalyptic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIP).
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- uh
- pah
- kuh
- LIP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apocalyptic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apocalyptic
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 4, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-POK-uh-lip-tik.
What does apocalyptic mean?
- Revelatory; prophetic.
- Catastrophic; disastrous.
- Portending a future apocalypse (disaster, devastation, or doom).
- One who predicts apocalypse.
Words that rhyme with apocalyptic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apocalyptic.
Questions about saying apocalyptic
How do you pronounce apocalyptic?
Say uh-pah-kuh-LIP-tik. The American pronunciation is /əˌpɑkəˈlɪptɪk/. In British English it is /əˈpɒkəlɪptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apocalyptic?
Apocalyptic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIP). Broken into parts: uh · pah · kuh · LIP · tik.
Is apocalyptic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 4, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /əˈpɒkəlɪptɪk/ (uh-POK-uh-lip-tik).