How to pronounce apolitical
Say it like ay-puh-LIT-ih-kul. Apolitical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIT).
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- ay
- puh
- LIT
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apolitical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apolitical
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ay-puh-LIT-ih-kul.
What does apolitical mean?
- Having no interest or involvement in politics.“The Queen is an apolitical figure.”
- Having no political relevance or function.“The PM's visit to the school was entirely apolitical.”
- Politically neutral, unbiased, nonaligned and free from party politics.“My colleagues and I come to this task with open minds, we are apolitical and independent of any political party.”
- A person with no involvement or no interest in politics.
- An unbiased candidate or voter, free of a party platform.
- A neutral or uncommitted person.
Where does apolitical come from?
From a- + political.
Words that rhyme with apolitical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apolitical.
Questions about saying apolitical
How do you pronounce apolitical?
Say ay-puh-LIT-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apolitical?
Apolitical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIT). Broken into parts: ay · puh · LIT · ih · kul.
Is apolitical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/ (ay-puh-LIT-ih-kul).