How to pronounce epenthesis
Say it like ih-PEN-thuh-sis. Epenthesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- ih
- PEN
- thuh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epenthesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epenthesis
American and British speakers say epenthesis in essentially the same way: /ɪˈpɛnθəsɪs/ in the US and /ɪˈpɛnθəsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-PEN-thuh-sis.
What does epenthesis mean?
- The insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context.
Words that rhyme with epenthesis
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Questions about saying epenthesis
How do you pronounce epenthesis?
Say ih-PEN-thuh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈpɛnθəsɪs/. In British English it is /ɪˈpɛnθəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epenthesis?
Epenthesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: ih · PEN · thuh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say epenthesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈpɛnθəsɪs/ and the British form is /ɪˈpɛnθəsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.