How to pronounce apoplexy
Say it like AP-uh-plek-see. Apoplexy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- uh
- plek
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apoplexy 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.
- plekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of apoplexy
American and British speakers say apoplexy in essentially the same way: /ˈæpəˌplɛksi/ in the US and /ˈæpəˌplɛksi/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-uh-plek-see.
What does apoplexy mean?
- Unconsciousness or incapacity resulting from a cerebral hemorrhage or stroke.
- Gross hemorrhage into a cavity or into the substance of an organ.
- A state of intense anger; uncontrollable fury so intense as to have effects like a stroke.“That message sent him into a fit of apoplexy.”
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Questions about saying apoplexy
How do you pronounce apoplexy?
Say AP-uh-plek-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpəˌplɛksi/. In British English it is /ˈæpəˌplɛksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apoplexy?
Apoplexy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · uh · plek · see.
Do Americans and Brits say apoplexy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpəˌplɛksi/ and the British form is /ˈæpəˌplɛksi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.