How to pronounce apothegmatist
Say it like ap-oh-THEG-muh-tist. Apothegmatist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEG).
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- ap
- oh
- THEG
- muh
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apothegmatist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- apKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- THEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apothegmatist
- 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-THEG-muh-tist.
What does apothegmatist mean?
- A collector or maker of apothegms.
Questions about saying apothegmatist
How do you pronounce apothegmatist?
Say ap-oh-THEG-muh-tist. The American pronunciation is /æpoʊˈθɛɡmətɪst/. In British English it is /æpəʊˈθɛɡmətɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apothegmatist?
Apothegmatist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEG). Broken into parts: ap · oh · THEG · muh · tist.
Is apothegmatist 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 /æpəʊˈθɛɡmətɪst/ (ap-oh-THEG-muh-tist).