How to pronounce ephelis
Say it like ih-FEE-lis. Ephelis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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- ih
- FEE
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ephelis 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.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ephelis
American and British speakers say ephelis in essentially the same way: /ɪˈfilɪs/ in the US and /ɪˈfiːlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-FEE-lis.
What does ephelis mean?
- Synonym of freckle.
Questions about saying ephelis
How do you pronounce ephelis?
Say ih-FEE-lis. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfilɪs/. In British English it is /ɪˈfiːlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ephelis?
Ephelis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: ih · FEE · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say ephelis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈfilɪs/ and the British form is /ɪˈfiːlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.