How to pronounce apocalyptically
Say it like uh-POK-uh-lip-tih-kuh-lee. Apocalyptically has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POK).
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- uh
- POK
- uh
- lip
- tih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apocalyptically 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.
- POKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of apocalyptically
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-POK-uh-lip-tih-kuh-lee.
What does apocalyptically mean?
- In an apocalyptic manner.
- In a manner portending future disaster, devastation, and doom.
Where does apocalyptically come from?
From apocalyptic + -ally.
Questions about saying apocalyptically
How do you pronounce apocalyptically?
Say uh-POK-uh-lip-tih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɑkəlɪptɪkəli/. In British English it is /əˈpɒkəlɪptɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apocalyptically?
Apocalyptically has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POK). Broken into parts: uh · POK · uh · lip · tih · kuh · lee.
Is apocalyptically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈpɒkəlɪptɪkəli/ (uh-POK-uh-lip-tih-kuh-lee).