How to pronounce aptonyms
Say it like AP-toh-nimz. Aptonyms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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US American/ˈæptoʊnɪmz/AP-toh-nimz
UK British/ˈæptəʊnɪmz/AP-toh-nimz
- AP
- toh
- nimz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aptonyms 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nimzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aptonyms
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AP-toh-nimz.
What does aptonyms mean?
noun
- plural of aptonym How to pronounce aptonym
Questions about saying aptonyms
How do you pronounce aptonyms?
Say AP-toh-nimz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæptoʊnɪmz/. In British English it is /ˈæptəʊnɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aptonyms?
Aptonyms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · toh · nimz.
Is aptonyms pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæptəʊnɪmz/ (AP-toh-nimz).