How to pronounce apothegm
Say it like AP-uh-them. Apothegm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- uh
- them
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apothegm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- themKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of apothegm
American and British speakers say apothegm in essentially the same way: /ˈæpəθɛm/ in the US and /ˈæpəθɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-uh-them.
What does apothegm mean?
- A short, witty, instructive saying; an aphorism or maxim.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying apothegm
How do you pronounce apothegm?
Say AP-uh-them. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpəθɛm/. In British English it is /ˈæpəθɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apothegm?
Apothegm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · uh · them.
Do Americans and Brits say apothegm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpəθɛm/ and the British form is /ˈæpəθɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.