How to pronounce ephaptic
Say it like eh-FAP-tik. Ephaptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAP).
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- eh
- FAP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ephaptic 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.
- FAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ephaptic
American and British speakers say ephaptic in essentially the same way: /ɛˈfæptɪk/ in the US and /ɛˈfæptɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-FAP-tik.
What does ephaptic mean?
- Of or relating to a form of communication within the nervous system involving the coupling of adjacent (touching) nerve fibers caused by the exchange of ions between the cells, or as a result of local electrical fields, but distinct from direct communication systems such as synapses.
Words that rhyme with ephaptic
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Questions about saying ephaptic
How do you pronounce ephaptic?
Say eh-FAP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈfæptɪk/. In British English it is /ɛˈfæptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ephaptic?
Ephaptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAP). Broken into parts: eh · FAP · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say ephaptic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈfæptɪk/ and the British form is /ɛˈfæptɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.