How to pronounce aposiopesis
Say it like ap-uh-sy-uh-PEE-sis. Aposiopesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (PEE).
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- ap
- uh
- sy
- uh
- PEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aposiopesis 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.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aposiopesis
American and British speakers say aposiopesis in essentially the same way: /ˌæpəsaɪəˈpisɪs/ in the US and /ˌæpəsaɪəˈpiːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-uh-sy-uh-PEE-sis.
What does aposiopesis mean?
- An abrupt breaking-off in speech, often indicated in print using an ellipsis (…) or an em dash (, ).
Words that rhyme with aposiopesis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aposiopesis.
Questions about saying aposiopesis
How do you pronounce aposiopesis?
Say ap-uh-sy-uh-PEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpəsaɪəˈpisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌæpəsaɪəˈpiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aposiopesis?
Aposiopesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (PEE). Broken into parts: ap · uh · sy · uh · PEE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say aposiopesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæpəsaɪəˈpisɪs/ and the British form is /ˌæpəsaɪəˈpiːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.