How to pronounce apophonic
Say it like ap-uh-FON-ik. Apophonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FON).
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- ap
- uh
- FON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apophonic 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.
- FONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apophonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ap-uh-FON-ik.
What does apophonic mean?
- Of, pertaining to or characterized by apophony.
Where does apophonic come from?
From apophony + -ic.
Words that rhyme with apophonic
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Questions about saying apophonic
How do you pronounce apophonic?
Say ap-uh-FON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpəˈfɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæpəˈfɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apophonic?
Apophonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FON). Broken into parts: ap · uh · FON · ik.
Is apophonic 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 /ˌæpəˈfɒnɪk/ (ap-uh-FON-ik).