How to pronounce apoplectic
Say it like ap-uh-PLEK-tik. Apoplectic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLEK).
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- ap
- uh
- PLEK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apoplectic 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.
- PLEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apoplectic
American and British speakers say apoplectic in essentially the same way: /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/ in the US and /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-uh-PLEK-tik.
What does apoplectic mean?
- Of or relating to apoplexy.
- Marked by extreme anger or fury.
- A person suffering from apoplexy.
Words that rhyme with apoplectic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apoplectic.
Questions about saying apoplectic
How do you pronounce apoplectic?
Say ap-uh-PLEK-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apoplectic?
Apoplectic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLEK). Broken into parts: ap · uh · PLEK · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say apoplectic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/ and the British form is /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.