How to Pronounce "apostate"
word
əˈpɔsteɪt
uh-PAW-stayt
ɐpˈɒsteɪt
uh-POS-tayt
Definition
A person who leaves or renounces their religion, political party, or cause, often turning away from previously held beliefs.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈpɔsteɪt
British English
ɐpˈɒsteɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PAW-stayt
UK
uh-POS-tayt
Listen in Context
He was called an apostate after leaving his religious group.
An apostate often faces strong criticism from their former community.
She became an apostate when she rejected her political party's beliefs.
Many saw him as an apostate for speaking out against their traditions.