How Do You Spell APOSTROPHISE?

Pronunciation: [ɐpˈɒstɹəfˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "apostrophise" is spelled with an "e" at the end, despite the fact that it is pronounced with a long "i" sound. This oddity is due to its origin as a verb derived from the noun "apostrophe," which does end in an "e." In IPA phonetic transcription, the word would be written as /əˈpɑstrəfaɪz/. So, when you're writing about the act of adding an apostrophe to a word, be sure to remember that "apostrophise" is spelled with an "e"!

APOSTROPHISE Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "apostrophise" refers to the act of addressing or speaking directly to someone or something that is either absent or inanimate, as if they were present and able to respond. It often involves the use of an apostrophe, indicating that the speaker is directly speaking to a specific person or thing.

   When someone apostrophises, they usually express their thoughts, feelings, or opinions in a manner as if engaging in a conversation or dialogue with the addressed entity, even though there is no expectation of a response. This rhetorical device is often employed to emphasize emotion, create a more engaging tone, or add a sense of directness or intimacy to the communication.

   The word "apostrophise" can also be used in a more general sense to convey the act of addressing or referring to someone or something, whether directly or indirectly. In this broad sense, it encompasses a range of linguistic maneuvers, such as using pronouns, naming specific individuals, or employing second-person language, all of which contribute to establishing a sense of direct communication.

   Furthermore, "apostrophise" can be used in literature or in arts, where writers and artists may employ this technique to give voice or personification to inanimate objects, abstract concepts, or even animals. By apostrophising, they endow these elements with characteristics typically attributed to humans, allowing them to express opinions, ask questions, or convey emotions. This device contributes to creating a more vivid and engaging narrative or artistic expression.

2. To make a short detached address to, in speaking; to omit a letter or letters in a word.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for APOSTROPHISE

• zpostrophise
• spostrophise
• wpostrophise
• qpostrophise
• aoostrophise
• alostrophise
• a-ostrophise
• a0ostrophise
• apistrophise
• apkstrophise
• aplstrophise
• appstrophise
• ap0strophise
• ap9strophise
• apoatrophise
• apoztrophise
• apoxtrophise
• apodtrophise
• apoetrophise

Etymology of APOSTROPHISE

The etymology of the word "apostrophise" can be traced back to the Greek word "apostrophe", which means a turning away or diversion. In English, the suffix "-ize" can be added to nouns or adjectives to form verbs indicating a process or action. Therefore, "apostrophise" is formed by adding the suffix "-ize" to "apostrophe", indicating the process or action of using an apostrophe in writing or speech.

Similar spelling words for APOSTROPHISE

• apostrophic,
• a posteriori,
• apostrophe,
• apostatise,
• apostrophize,
• apostleship.

Conjugate verb Apostrophise

CONDITIONAL

I would apostrophise

we would apostrophise

you would apostrophise

he/she/it would apostrophise

they would apostrophise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have apostrophise

you would have apostrophise

he/she/it would have apostrophise

we would have apostrophise

they would have apostrophise

FUTURE

I will apostrophise

we will apostrophise

you will apostrophise

he/she/it will apostrophise

they will apostrophise

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have apostrophised

we will have apostrophised

you will have apostrophised

he/she/it will have apostrophised

they will have apostrophised

IMPERATIVE

you apostrophise

we let´s apostrophise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to apostrophise

PAST

I apostrophised

we apostrophised

you apostrophised

he/she/it apostrophised

they apostrophised

PAST PARTICIPLE

apostrophised

PAST PERFECT

I had apostrophised

we had apostrophised

you had apostrophised

he/she/it had apostrophised

they had apostrophised

PRESENT

I apostrophise

we apostrophise

you apostrophise

he/she/it apostrophises

they apostrophise

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

apostrophising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have apostrophised

we have apostrophised

you have apostrophised

he/she/it has apostrophised

they have apostrophised

I am apostrophising

we are apostrophising

you are apostrophising

he/she/it is apostrophising

they are apostrophising

I was apostrophising

we were apostrophising

you were apostrophising

he/she/it was apostrophising

they were apostrophising

I will be apostrophising

we will be apostrophising

you will be apostrophising

he/she/it will be apostrophising

they will be apostrophising

I have been apostrophising

we have been apostrophising

you have been apostrophising

he/she/it has been apostrophising

they have been apostrophising

I had been apostrophising

we had been apostrophising

you had been apostrophising

he/she/it had been apostrophising

they had been apostrophising

I will have been apostrophising

we will have been apostrophising

you will have been apostrophising

he/she/it will have been apostrophising

they will have been apostrophising

I would have apostrophised

we would have apostrophised

you would have apostrophised

he/she/it would have apostrophised

they would have apostrophised

I would be apostrophising

we would be apostrophising

you would be apostrophising

he/she/it would be apostrophising

they would be apostrophising

I would have been apostrophising

we would have been apostrophising

you would have been apostrophising

he/she/it would have been apostrophising

they would have been apostrophising