How to pronounce apodeictic
Say it like ap-uh-DYKE-tik. Apodeictic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DYKE).
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- ap
- uh
- DYKE
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apodeictic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- apGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apodeictic
American and British speakers say apodeictic in essentially the same way: /ˌæpəˈdaɪktɪk/ in the US and /ˌæpəˈdaɪktɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-uh-DYKE-tik.
What does apodeictic mean?
- Affording proof; demonstrative.
- Incontrovertible; demonstrably true or certain.
- Of the characteristic feature of a proposition that is necessary (or impossible): perfectly certain (or inconceivable) or incontrovertibly true (or false); self-evident.
Questions about saying apodeictic
How do you pronounce apodeictic?
Say ap-uh-DYKE-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpəˈdaɪktɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæpəˈdaɪktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apodeictic?
Apodeictic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DYKE). Broken into parts: ap · uh · DYKE · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say apodeictic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæpəˈdaɪktɪk/ and the British form is /ˌæpəˈdaɪktɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.