How to pronounce epaulette
Say it like EP-uh-let. Epaulette 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 epaulette. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EP
- uh
- let
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epaulette 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 epaulette
American and British speakers say epaulette in essentially the same way: /ˈɛpəlɛt/ in the US and /ˈɛpəlɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EP-uh-let.
What does epaulette mean?
- An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank.
- A similar piece of trimming on a lady’s dress.
- A plate on the anterior wings of some insects.
Where does epaulette come from?
From French épaulette, from épaule (“shoulder”) + -ette (diminutive).
Questions about saying epaulette
How do you pronounce epaulette?
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 epaulette?
Epaulette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · uh · let.
Do Americans and Brits say epaulette 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.