How to pronounce apodosis
Say it like uh-POD-uh-sis. Apodosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POD).
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- uh
- POD
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apodosis 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.
- PODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apodosis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-POD-uh-sis.
What does apodosis mean?
- The consequential clause in a conditional sentence.
Questions about saying apodosis
How do you pronounce apodosis?
Say uh-POD-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɑdəsɪs/. In British English it is /əˈpɒdəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apodosis?
Apodosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POD). Broken into parts: uh · POD · uh · sis.
Is apodosis 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 /əˈpɒdəsɪs/ (uh-POD-uh-sis).