How to pronounce apocrypha
Say it like uh-PAH-kruh-fuh. Apocrypha has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH).
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- uh
- PAH
- kruh
- fuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apocrypha 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.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apocrypha
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-POK-ruh-fuh.
What does apocrypha mean?
- plural of apocryphon
- Something, as a writing, that is of doubtful authorship or authority (formerly also used attributively).
Questions about saying apocrypha
How do you pronounce apocrypha?
Say uh-PAH-kruh-fuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɑkrəfə/. In British English it is /əˈpɒkrəfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apocrypha?
Apocrypha has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH). Broken into parts: uh · PAH · kruh · fuh.
Is apocrypha 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 /əˈpɒkrəfə/ (uh-POK-ruh-fuh).