How to pronounce apotropaic
Say it like ap-uh-truh-PAY-ik. Apotropaic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAY).
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- ap
- uh
- truh
- PAY
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apotropaic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- apGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apotropaic
American and British speakers say apotropaic in essentially the same way: /ˌæpətrəˈpeɪɪk/ in the US and /ˌæpətrəˈpeɪɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-uh-truh-PAY-ik.
What does apotropaic mean?
- Intended to ward off evil.
- An agent intended to ward off evil.
Words that rhyme with apotropaic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apotropaic.
Questions about saying apotropaic
How do you pronounce apotropaic?
Say ap-uh-truh-PAY-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpətrəˈpeɪɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæpətrəˈpeɪɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apotropaic?
Apotropaic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAY). Broken into parts: ap · uh · truh · PAY · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say apotropaic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæpətrəˈpeɪɪk/ and the British form is /ˌæpətrəˈpeɪɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.