How to pronounce apocalypticism
Say it like uh-paw-kuh-LIP-tuh-siz-um. Apocalypticism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIP).
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- uh
- paw
- kuh
- LIP
- tuh
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apocalypticism 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.
- pawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apocalypticism
American and British speakers say apocalypticism in essentially the same way: /əˌpɔkəˈlɪptəˌsɪzəm/ in the US and /əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪˌsɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-pok-uh-LIP-tih-siz-um.
What does apocalypticism mean?
- A belief or doctrine based on apocalypse, especially which believes in an imminent end to the current world order.
Where does apocalypticism come from?
From apocalyptic + -ism.
Questions about saying apocalypticism
How do you pronounce apocalypticism?
Say uh-paw-kuh-LIP-tuh-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /əˌpɔkəˈlɪptəˌsɪzəm/. In British English it is /əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apocalypticism?
Apocalypticism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIP). Broken into parts: uh · paw · kuh · LIP · tuh · siz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say apocalypticism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˌpɔkəˈlɪptəˌsɪzəm/ and the British form is /əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪˌsɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.