How to pronounce "apocalyptic"

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But in the same way our visions inspire us,

they can also start to limit us.

If we hear the same narratives over and over again,

and if we see the same visuals over and over again,

then that becomes our scope of possibility.

That becomes our benchmark for what we believe is good and what's not.

Talk to your grandmother asked her how she imagines the future,

and I bet you she'll tell you that no one asks her that anymore

or read that Filipino science fiction novel, watch a Nigerian, post apocalyptic film.

Look for stories that ask what if from a new perspective,

when we choose to be curious about the alternatives and

when we take them seriously,

we'll start to think in new ways,

will solve problems in new ways,

and we'll just start to see possibilities that we couldn't see before.

Phonetic Breakdown of "apocalyptic"

Learn how to break down "apocalyptic" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

apoc-a-lyp-tic

4 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/əˈpɒ.kə.lɪp.tɪk/

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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

AH0 P AA2 K AH0 L IH1 P T IH0 K

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Definition of "apocalyptic"

Pronunciation: /əˈpɒ.kə.lɪp.tɪk/

Noun

One who predicts apocalypse.

Adjective

Of or relating to an apocalypse:
Portending a future apocalypse (disaster, devastation, or doom).
Eggcorn of apoplectic.

Example: "He was apocalyptically furious."