How to pronounce epee
Say it like EP-ay. Epee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
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- EP
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epee 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.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of epee
American and British speakers say epee in essentially the same way: /ˈɛpeɪ/ in the US and /ˈɛpeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EP-ay.
What does epee mean?
- A sharp-pointed dueling sword with a bell-shaped guard, used (with the end blunted) in sport fencing.
Questions about saying epee
How do you pronounce epee?
Say EP-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɛpeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epee?
Epee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say epee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛpeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɛpeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.