How to pronounce apophysis
Say it like uh-POF-ih-sis. Apophysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POF).
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- uh
- POF
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apophysis 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apophysis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-POF-ih-sis.
What does apophysis mean?
- A natural outgrowth, swelling or enlargement, usually of an organism; a protuberance on a bone.
- The external part of a cone scale.
- A branch of a dike or vein.
Questions about saying apophysis
How do you pronounce apophysis?
Say uh-POF-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɑfɪsɪs/. In British English it is /əˈpɒfɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apophysis?
Apophysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POF). Broken into parts: uh · POF · ih · sis.
Is apophysis 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 /əˈpɒfɪsɪs/ (uh-POF-ih-sis).