How to pronounce aposematism
Say it like ap-oh-sih-MAT-ih-zum. Aposematism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT).
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- ap
- oh
- sih
- MAT
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aposematism 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aposematism
- 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-ih-zum.
What does aposematism mean?
- An adaptation, especially a form of coloration, that warns off potential predators.
Questions about saying aposematism
How do you pronounce aposematism?
Say ap-oh-sih-MAT-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpoʊsɪˈmætɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌæpəʊsɪˈmætɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aposematism?
Aposematism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT). Broken into parts: ap · oh · sih · MAT · ih · zum.
Is aposematism 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 /ˌæpəʊsɪˈmætɪzəm/ (ap-oh-sih-MAT-ih-zum).