How to pronounce aprosdoketon
Say it like ap-rus-DOK-ih-ton. Aprosdoketon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOK).
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- ap
- rus
- DOK
- ih
- ton
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aprosdoketon 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of aprosdoketon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ap-rus-DOK-ih-ton.
What does aprosdoketon mean?
- A figure of speech where an expected word in an idiom is replaced unexpectedly by an unusual one, as in Rome wasn't built in a teacup.
- Any surprising use or interpretation of language.
Questions about saying aprosdoketon
How do you pronounce aprosdoketon?
Say ap-rus-DOK-ih-ton. The American pronunciation is /ˌæprəsˈdɑkɪˌtɑn/. In British English it is /ˌæprəsˈdɒkɪˌtɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aprosdoketon?
Aprosdoketon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOK). Broken into parts: ap · rus · DOK · ih · ton.
Is aprosdoketon 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 /ˌæprəsˈdɒkɪˌtɒn/ (ap-rus-DOK-ih-ton).