How to pronounce epauliere
Say it like ay-poh-LYAIR. Epauliere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYAIR).
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- ay
- poh
- LYAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epauliere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LYAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of epauliere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ay-poh-LYAIR.
What does epauliere mean?
- The part of a suit of armor covering the shoulder; a shoulder plate.
Where does epauliere come from?
Borrowed from French épaulière.
Words that rhyme with epauliere
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Questions about saying epauliere
How do you pronounce epauliere?
Say ay-poh-LYAIR. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪpoʊˈljɛr/. In British English it is /ˌeɪpəʊˈljɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epauliere?
Epauliere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYAIR). Broken into parts: ay · poh · LYAIR.
Is epauliere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌeɪpəʊˈljɛə/ (ay-poh-LYAIR).