How to pronounce cep
Say it like SEP. Cep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SEP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cep pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cep
American and British speakers say cep in essentially the same way: /sɛp/ in the US and /sɛp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEP.
What does cep mean?
- An edible mushroom (Boletus edulis).
Where does cep come from?
From French cèpe, from Latin cippus (“stake”).
Words that rhyme with cep
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cep.
Questions about saying cep
How do you pronounce cep?
Say SEP. The American pronunciation is /sɛp/. In British English it is /sɛp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cep?
Cep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SEP.
Do Americans and Brits say cep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛp/ and the British form is /sɛp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.