How to pronounce epexegesis
Say it like eh-pek-sih-JEE-sis. Epexegesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEE).
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- eh
- pek
- sih
- JEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epexegesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- pekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epexegesis
American and British speakers say epexegesis in essentially the same way: /ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒisɪs/ in the US and /ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-pek-sih-JEE-sis.
What does epexegesis mean?
- An additional explanation or explanatory material.
Words that rhyme with epexegesis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of epexegesis.
Questions about saying epexegesis
How do you pronounce epexegesis?
Say eh-pek-sih-JEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒisɪs/. In British English it is /ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epexegesis?
Epexegesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEE). Broken into parts: eh · pek · sih · JEE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say epexegesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒisɪs/ and the British form is /ɛˌpɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.