How Do You Spell APOPLEXIES?

Pronunciation: [ˈapəplˌɛksɪz] (IPA)

The word "apoplexies" is a plural form of "apoplexy", which refers to a sudden paralysis or loss of consciousness caused by ruptured blood vessels in the brain. The spelling of this word can be a bit tricky, as it contains three vowels in a row. However, the pronunciation is straightforward. In IPA transcription, it is spelled /əˈpɒpləksiz/. The stress is on the second syllable, and each vowel is pronounced distinctly, making it a five-syllable word.

APOPLEXIES Meaning and Definition

1. Apoplexies is the plural form of the noun "apoplexy," which refers to a sudden loss of consciousness and often paralysis, caused by a rupture or blockage of blood vessels in the brain, leading to a potentially life-threatening condition called a stroke. This medical term is derived from the ancient Greek word "apoplexia," which means a

Common Misspellings for APOPLEXIES

• apolexie
• apoplexie

Etymology of APOPLEXIES

The word "apoplexies" has its roots in the Greek language.

The term "apoplexy" originates from the Greek word "apoplēxías" (ἀποπληξίας), which is a combination of "apo" (away from) and "plēxis" (a stroke). In ancient Greek, "apoplēxías" referred to a sudden and severe stroke that caused unconsciousness or paralysis.

Over time, the word "apoplexy" evolved and was used in English to describe a cerebral hemorrhage or stroke. The plural form of "apoplexy" is "apoplexies", which refers to multiple instances or cases of apoplexy.