How to pronounce aponeurotic
Say it like ap-uh-nyuu-RAH-tik. Aponeurotic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAH).
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- ap
- uh
- nyuu
- RAH
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aponeurotic 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.
- nyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aponeurotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ap-uh-nyuu-ROT-ik.
What does aponeurotic mean?
- Of or pertaining to an aponeurosis.
Where does aponeurotic come from?
From aponeurosis + -ic, or borrowed from New Latin aponeurōticus.
Words that rhyme with aponeurotic
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Questions about saying aponeurotic
How do you pronounce aponeurotic?
Say ap-uh-nyuu-RAH-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpənjʊˈrɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæpənjʊˈrɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aponeurotic?
Aponeurotic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAH). Broken into parts: ap · uh · nyuu · RAH · tik.
Is aponeurotic 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 /ˌæpənjʊˈrɒtɪk/ (ap-uh-nyuu-ROT-ik).