How to pronounce apothem
Say it like AP-uh-them. Apothem 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
Apothem 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 apothem
American and British speakers say apothem in essentially the same way: /ˈæpəθɛm/ in the US and /ˈæpəθɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-uh-them.
What does apothem mean?
- The perpendicular distance from the center of a circle to a chord of the same circle.
- The distance from the center of a regular polygon perpendicular to one of its sides (a special case of the above).
Questions about saying apothem
How do you pronounce apothem?
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 apothem?
Apothem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · uh · them.
Do Americans and Brits say apothem 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.