How to pronounce apothesis
Say it like uh-PAH-thuh-sis. Apothesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH).
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- uh
- PAH
- thuh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apothesis 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.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apothesis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-POTH-uh-sis.
What does apothesis mean?
- A place on the south side of the chancel in primitive churches, furnished with shelves, for books, vestments, etc.
- A dressing room connected with a public bath.
Questions about saying apothesis
How do you pronounce apothesis?
Say uh-PAH-thuh-sis. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɑθəsɪs/. In British English it is /əˈpɒθəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apothesis?
Apothesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH). Broken into parts: uh · PAH · thuh · sis.
Is apothesis 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 /əˈpɒθəsɪs/ (uh-POTH-uh-sis).