How to pronounce unapostolic
Say it like UHN-ap-uh-stol-ik. Unapostolic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- ap
- uh
- stol
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unapostolic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- apKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- stolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unapostolic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: UHN-ap-uh-stol-ik.
What does unapostolic mean?
- Not apostolic; unconnected to the apostles or contrary to their teachings.
Where does unapostolic come from?
From un- + apostolic.
Questions about saying unapostolic
How do you pronounce unapostolic?
Say UHN-ap-uh-stol-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌnæpəˌstɑlɪk/. In British English it is /ˈʌnæpəˌstɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unapostolic?
Unapostolic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · ap · uh · stol · ik.
Is unapostolic 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 /ˈʌnæpəˌstɒlɪk/ (UHN-ap-uh-stol-ik).