How to pronounce apsis
Say it like AP-sis. Apsis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apsis 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.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apsis
American and British speakers say apsis in essentially the same way: /ˈæpsɪs/ in the US and /ˈæpsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-sis.
What does apsis mean?
- A recess or projection, with a dome or vault, at the east end of a church.
- Either of the points in the elliptical orbit of a planet, comet, or moon where it is closest or furthest from the body it orbits; examples are perihelion, aphelion, perigee, and apogee.
Questions about saying apsis
How do you pronounce apsis?
Say AP-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈæpsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apsis?
Apsis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say apsis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpsɪs/ and the British form is /ˈæpsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.