How to Pronounce "apocalyptic"
word
əˌpɑkəˈɫɪptɪk
uh-PAH-kuh-LIP-tik
ɐpˌɒkɐlˈɪptɪk
uh-POK-uh-LIP-tik
Definition
Describing something that is related to the end of the world, great destruction, or catastrophic events, sometimes with a sense of prophecy or revelation.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˌpɑkəˈɫɪptɪk
British English
ɐpˌɒkɐlˈɪptɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PAH-kuh-LIP-tik
UK
uh-POK-uh-LIP-tik
Listen in Context
People feared an apocalyptic disaster after the earthquake.
The movie showed an apocalyptic battle between humans and robots.
They spoke in apocalyptic terms about the environment.
His speech was so apocalyptic that it made everyone nervous.