To pronounce "post-apocalyptic", say POST-ap-oc-alypt-ic — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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POST-ap-oc-alypt-ic
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"post-apocalyptic" has 5 syllables: post-ap-oc-alypt-ic.
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“Stephen King is an author of post-apocalyptic fiction.”
"Post-apocalyptic" has 5 syllables: post · ap · oc · alypt · ic.
Post-apocalyptic: After the apocalypse.
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