How to pronounce apocopic
Say it like ap-uh-KAH-pik. Apocopic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH).
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- ap
- uh
- KAH
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apocopic 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apocopic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ap-uh-KOP-ik.
What does apocopic mean?
- Of or pertaining to apocope; lacking a final sound or syllable.
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Words that rhyme with apocopic
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Questions about saying apocopic
How do you pronounce apocopic?
Say ap-uh-KAH-pik. The American pronunciation is /æpəˈkɑpɪk/. In British English it is /æpəˈkɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apocopic?
Apocopic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH). Broken into parts: ap · uh · KAH · pik.
Is apocopic 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 /æpəˈkɒpɪk/ (ap-uh-KOP-ik).