How to pronounce epaulet
Say it like EP-uh-let. Epaulet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce epaulet. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EP
- uh
- let
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epaulet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- letKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of epaulet
American and British speakers say epaulet in essentially the same way: /ˈɛpəlɛt/ in the US and /ˈɛpəlɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EP-uh-let.
What does epaulet mean?
- Alternative form of epaulette (“shoulder decoration on a uniform; tegula”).
Where does epaulet come from?
From French épaulette, from épaule (“shoulder”) + -ette (diminutive).
Questions about saying epaulet
How do you pronounce epaulet?
Say EP-uh-let. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpəlɛt/. In British English it is /ˈɛpəlɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epaulet?
Epaulet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · uh · let.
Do Americans and Brits say epaulet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛpəlɛt/ and the British form is /ˈɛpəlɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.