How to Pronounce Apotropaic

To pronounce "apotropaic", say AP-otr-op-aic — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌæpətɹəˈpeɪ.ɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌæpətɹəˈpeɪ.ɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “apotropaic”

"apotropaic" has 4 syllables: ap-otr-op-aic.

What does apotropaic mean?

noun

  1. An agent intended to ward off evil.

adjective

  1. (mysticism) Intended to ward off evil.

Related words

pyrolatroustheopneustambrosialomnimalevolentepagomenicmetamystichermeticanthropolatrous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apotropaic"?▾

"Apotropaic" has 4 syllables: ap · otr · op · aic.

What is the IPA transcription of "apotropaic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "apotropaic" is /ˌæpətɹəˈpeɪ.ɪk/.

What does "apotropaic" mean?▾

Apotropaic: An agent intended to ward off evil.

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