How to Pronounce "apocalypse"
word
/əˈpɑkəˌɫɪps/
uh-PAH-kuh-lips
/ɐpˈɒkɐlˌɪps/
uh-PO-kuh-lips
Definition
An apocalypse is a complete destruction of the world or a vision about the end of the world; it can also mean any event involving massive disaster or change.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈpɑkəˌɫɪps/
British English
/ɐpˈɒkɐlˌɪps/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PAH-kuh-lips
UK
uh-PO-kuh-lips
Listen in Context
Many people fear an apocalypse caused by climate change.
In the movie, a zombie apocalypse destroys the city.
Some ancient texts describe an apocalypse at the end of time.
After the storm, the town looked like an apocalypse had hit.