How to pronounce apophthegm
Say it like AP-uh-them. Apophthegm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- uh
- them
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apophthegm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- themKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of apophthegm
American and British speakers say apophthegm in essentially the same way: /ˈæpəθɛm/ in the US and /ˈæpəθɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-uh-them.
What does apophthegm mean?
- Alternative spelling of apothegm.
Questions about saying apophthegm
How do you pronounce apophthegm?
Say AP-uh-them. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpəθɛm/. In British English it is /ˈæpəθɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apophthegm?
Apophthegm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · uh · them.
Do Americans and Brits say apophthegm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpəθɛm/ and the British form is /ˈæpəθɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.