How to pronounce apostasy
Say it like uh-PAW-stuh-see. Apostasy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAW).
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- uh
- PAW
- stuh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apostasy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of apostasy
American and British speakers say apostasy in essentially the same way: /əˈpɔstəsi/ in the US and /əˈpɒstəsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-POS-tuh-see.
What does apostasy mean?
- The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
- Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying apostasy
How do you pronounce apostasy?
Say uh-PAW-stuh-see. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɔstəsi/. In British English it is /əˈpɒstəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apostasy?
Apostasy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAW). Broken into parts: uh · PAW · stuh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say apostasy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɔstəsi/ and the British form is /əˈpɒstəsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.