How to pronounce apostolic
Say it like ap-uh-STAW-lik. Apostolic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAW).
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- ap
- uh
- STAW
- lik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apostolic 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.
- STAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- likKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apostolic
American and British speakers say apostolic in essentially the same way: /ˌæpəˈstɔlɪk/ in the US and /ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-uh-STOL-ik.
What does apostolic mean?
- Pertaining to apostles or their practice or teaching; pertaining to the apostles (of early Christianity) or their teachings.“an apostolic mission”
- According to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostles.“apostolic faith or practice”
- Of or pertaining to the pope or the papacy; papal.
Words that rhyme with apostolic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apostolic.
Questions about saying apostolic
How do you pronounce apostolic?
Say ap-uh-STAW-lik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpəˈstɔlɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apostolic?
Apostolic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAW). Broken into parts: ap · uh · STAW · lik.
Do Americans and Brits say apostolic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæpəˈstɔlɪk/ and the British form is /ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.