HOW TO PRONOUNCE
apathy
/ˈæpəθi/
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Apathy has three syllables and starts with the vowel of cat. Keep the middle vowel light, then use the unvoiced th of thin before the final ee sound.
3 syllables · Stress on syllable 1
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“The speaker urged the audience to overcome apathy.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does apathy mean?
noun
- Lack of emotion or motivation; lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something; disinterest (in something).
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈæpəθi/
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He knew no one in all England, but the spectacle of the mighty metropolis roused him somewhat from his apathy.
The apathy and "woodenness" of children under average modes of pedagogy is apparent to anyone who is interested enough to observe.
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The apathy which seemed to take possession of some of the men at the frustration of their hopes was soon dispelled.
George Sand, who knew herself thoroughly, frequently spoke of her laziness and of her apathy, traits peculiar to the natives of Berry.
But presently this merciful apathy was succeeded by the sudden acuteness of vision with which sick people sometimes wake out of a heavy sleep.