How to pronounce apotheosis
Say it like uh-poth-ee-OH-sis. Apotheosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OH).
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- uh
- poth
- ee
- OH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apotheosis 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.
- pothGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apotheosis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-poth-ee-OH-sis.
What does apotheosis mean?
- The fact or action of becoming or making into a god; deification.
- Glorification, exaltation; crediting someone or something with extraordinary power or status.“The turn of the century saw the apotheosis of digital technology.”
- A glorified example or ideal; the apex or pinnacle (of a concept or belief).
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Words that rhyme with apotheosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apotheosis.
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Questions about saying apotheosis
How do you pronounce apotheosis?
Say uh-poth-ee-OH-sis. The American pronunciation is /əˌpɑθiˈoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /əˌpɒθiːˈəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apotheosis?
Apotheosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OH). Broken into parts: uh · poth · ee · OH · sis.
Is apotheosis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˌpɒθiːˈəʊsɪs/ (uh-poth-ee-OH-sis).