How to Pronounce Apoplectic

To pronounce "apoplectic", say AP-opl-ect-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “apoplectic”

"apoplectic" has 4 syllables: ap-opl-ect-ic. It rhymes with eclectic and hectic, if that helps it stick.

What does apoplectic mean?

noun

  1. A person suffering from apoplexy.

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to apoplexy.
  2. Marked by extreme anger or fury.

Words that rhyme with apoplectic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eclectichecticdialecticpecticsmectic

Related words

apoplexicapoplecticalapoplectiformapepticaporematicepilepticaphagicapnoeal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apoplectic"?▾

"Apoplectic" has 4 syllables: ap · opl · ect · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "apoplectic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "apoplectic" is /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/.

What does "apoplectic" mean?▾

Apoplectic: A person suffering from apoplexy.

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