How to pronounce apophasis
Say it like uh-PAH-fuh-sis. Apophasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH).
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- uh
- PAH
- fuh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apophasis 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.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep 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 apophasis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-POF-uh-sis.
What does apophasis mean?
- An allusion to something by denying that it will be mentioned.
- A process of arriving at knowledge by statements of denial; particularly, developing a concept of God through negative assertions about his nature.
Questions about saying apophasis
How do you pronounce apophasis?
Say uh-PAH-fuh-sis. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɑfəsɪs/. In British English it is /əˈpɒfəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apophasis?
Apophasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH). Broken into parts: uh · PAH · fuh · sis.
Is apophasis 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 /əˈpɒfəsɪs/ (uh-POF-uh-sis).