How to pronounce apocopation
Say it like uh-pah-kuh-PAY-shun. Apocopation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAY).
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- uh
- pah
- kuh
- PAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apocopation 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.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apocopation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-pok-uh-PAY-shun.
What does apocopation mean?
- A word formed by removing the end of a longer word.
Words that rhyme with apocopation
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Questions about saying apocopation
How do you pronounce apocopation?
Say uh-pah-kuh-PAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˌpɑkəˈpeɪʃən/. In British English it is /əˌpɒkəˈpeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apocopation?
Apocopation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAY). Broken into parts: uh · pah · kuh · PAY · shun.
Is apocopation 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 /əˌpɒkəˈpeɪʃən/ (uh-pok-uh-PAY-shun).