How to pronounce apophatic
Say it like ap-oh-FAT-ik. Apophatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAT).
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- ap
- oh
- FAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apophatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- apKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apophatic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ap-oh-FAT-ik.
What does apophatic mean?
- Pertaining to knowledge of God obtained through negation rather than positive assertions.
- That passively defines a thing by describing what is not characteristic of it.
Words that rhyme with apophatic
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Questions about saying apophatic
How do you pronounce apophatic?
Say ap-oh-FAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /æpoʊˈfætɪk/. In British English it is /æpəʊˈfætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apophatic?
Apophatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAT). Broken into parts: ap · oh · FAT · ik.
Is apophatic 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 /æpəʊˈfætɪk/ (ap-oh-FAT-ik).