How to Pronounce Apothem

To pronounce "apothem", say AP-oth-em — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæp.ə.θɛm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈæp.ə.θɛm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “apothem”

"apothem" has 3 syllables: ap-oth-em.

What does apothem mean?

noun

  1. The perpendicular distance from the center of a circle to a chord of the same circle.
  2. The distance from the center of a regular polygon perpendicular to one of its sides (a special case of the above).

Related words

segmentazimuthcenterchordradiusapocenteraltitudeorthodrome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apothem"?▾

"Apothem" has 3 syllables: ap · oth · em.

What is the IPA transcription of "apothem"?▾

The IPA transcription of "apothem" is /ˈæp.ə.θɛm/.

What does "apothem" mean?▾

Apothem: The perpendicular distance from the center of a circle to a chord of the same circle.

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