How to pronounce aptyalism
Say it like ay-TY-uh-lih-zum. Aptyalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY).
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- ay
- TY
- uh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aptyalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aptyalism
American and British speakers say aptyalism in essentially the same way: /eɪˈtaɪəlɪzəm/ in the US and /eɪˈtaɪəlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-TY-uh-lih-zum.
What does aptyalism mean?
- Complete lack of salivation.
Where does aptyalism come from?
From a- + ptyalism.
Words that rhyme with aptyalism
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aptyalism.
Questions about saying aptyalism
How do you pronounce aptyalism?
Say ay-TY-uh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈtaɪəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /eɪˈtaɪəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aptyalism?
Aptyalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY). Broken into parts: ay · TY · uh · lih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say aptyalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈtaɪəlɪzəm/ and the British form is /eɪˈtaɪəlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.