how to pronounce apoplexy

/ˈæpəpˌlɛksiː/

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apoplexy is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of apoplexy in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… of apoplexy his researches on chloroform …”

meanings of apoplexy

noun:

Gross hemorrhage into a cavity or into the substance of an organ.
A state of intense and almost uncontrollable anger.
(medicine, dated) Unconsciousness or incapacity resulting from a cerebral hemorrhage or stroke.

apoplexy frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word apoplexy occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics apoplexy can be related to

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