How to pronounce aposematic
Say it like ap-oh-sih-MAT-ik. Aposematic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT).
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- ap
- oh
- sih
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aposematic 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aposematic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ap-oh-sih-MAT-ik.
What does aposematic mean?
- That serves as a warning to predators, as of toxicity, especially falsely.
Where does aposematic come from?
From apo- + sematic.
Words that rhyme with aposematic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aposematic.
Questions about saying aposematic
How do you pronounce aposematic?
Say ap-oh-sih-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpoʊsɪˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæpəʊsɪˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aposematic?
Aposematic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT). Broken into parts: ap · oh · sih · MAT · ik.
Is aposematic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌæpəʊsɪˈmætɪk/ (ap-oh-sih-MAT-ik).