How to pronounce apophony
Say it like uh-POF-uh-nee. Apophony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POF).
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- uh
- POF
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apophony 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.
- POFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of apophony
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-POF-uh-nee.
What does apophony mean?
- Modification of an internal vowel sound in a word or linguistic root, especially so as to establish a lexical distinction.
Words that rhyme with apophony
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Questions about saying apophony
How do you pronounce apophony?
Say uh-POF-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɑfəni/. In British English it is /əˈpɒfəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apophony?
Apophony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POF). Broken into parts: uh · POF · uh · nee.
Is apophony 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 /əˈpɒfəni/ (uh-POF-uh-nee).