How to pronounce apocynthion
Say it like ap-oh-SIN-thee-un. Apocynthion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN).
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- ap
- oh
- SIN
- thee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apocynthion 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apocynthion
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ap-oh-SIN-thee-un.
What does apocynthion mean?
- The point in an orbit around the Moon that is most distant from that body.
Where does apocynthion come from?
From apo- + Cynthian + -ion.
Questions about saying apocynthion
How do you pronounce apocynthion?
Say ap-oh-SIN-thee-un. The American pronunciation is /æpoʊˈsɪnθiən/. In British English it is /æpəʊˈsɪnθiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apocynthion?
Apocynthion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN). Broken into parts: ap · oh · SIN · thee · un.
Is apocynthion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /æpəʊˈsɪnθiən/ (ap-oh-SIN-thee-un).