How to pronounce apollonian
Say it like ap-uh-LOH-nee-un. Apollonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- ap
- uh
- LOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apollonian 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.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep 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 apollonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ap-uh-LOH-nih-un.
What does apollonian mean?
- Clear, harmonious, and restrained.
Where does apollonian come from?
Coined by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.
Questions about saying apollonian
How do you pronounce apollonian?
Say ap-uh-LOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpəˈloʊniən/. In British English it is /æpəˈləʊnɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apollonian?
Apollonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: ap · uh · LOH · nee · un.
Is apollonian 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 /æpəˈləʊnɪən/ (ap-uh-LOH-nih-un).