How to pronounce apodicticism
Say it like ap-uh-DIK-tih-kih-zum. Apodicticism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK).
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- ap
- uh
- DIK
- tih
- kih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apodicticism 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.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apodicticism
American and British speakers say apodicticism in essentially the same way: /æpəˈdɪktɪkɪzəm/ in the US and /æpəʊˈdɪktɪkɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-oh-DIK-tih-kih-zum.
What does apodicticism mean?
- The practice or advocacy of making apodictic statements.
- An apodictic statement or pronouncement.
Where does apodicticism come from?
From apodictic + -ism; compare apodictism.
Questions about saying apodicticism
How do you pronounce apodicticism?
Say ap-uh-DIK-tih-kih-zum. The American pronunciation is /æpəˈdɪktɪkɪzəm/. In British English it is /æpəʊˈdɪktɪkɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apodicticism?
Apodicticism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK). Broken into parts: ap · uh · DIK · tih · kih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say apodicticism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æpəˈdɪktɪkɪzəm/ and the British form is /æpəʊˈdɪktɪkɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.