How to pronounce epexegetic
Say it like eh-pek-seh-JEE-tik. Epexegetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɛˌpɛksɛˈdʒitɪk/eh-pek-seh-JEE-tik
UK British/ɛˌpɛksɛˈdʒiːtɪk/eh-pek-seh-JEE-tik
- eh
- pek
- seh
- JEE
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epexegetic 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.
- sehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epexegetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: eh-pek-seh-JEE-tik.
What does epexegetic mean?
adjective
- Serving as an epexegesis or as epexegeses.
Questions about saying epexegetic
How do you pronounce epexegetic?
Say eh-pek-seh-JEE-tik. The American pronunciation is /ɛˌpɛksɛˈdʒitɪk/. In British English it is /ɛˌpɛksɛˈdʒiːtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epexegetic?
Epexegetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEE). Broken into parts: eh · pek · seh · JEE · tik.
Is epexegetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɛˌpɛksɛˈdʒiːtɪk/ (eh-pek-seh-JEE-tik).