How to pronounce Ephesus
Say it like EF-uh-sus. Ephesus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF).
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- EF
- uh
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ephesus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Ephesus
American and British speakers say Ephesus in essentially the same way: /ˈɛfʊsəs/ in the US and /ˈɛfʊsəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: EF-uh-sus.
What does Ephesus mean?
- an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the Temple of Artemis; was a major trading center and played an important role in early Christianity
- the third ecumenical council in 431 which declared Mary as mother of God and condemned Pelagius
Questions about saying Ephesus
How do you pronounce Ephesus?
Say EF-uh-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛfʊsəs/. In British English it is /ˈɛfʊsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ephesus?
Ephesus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF). Broken into parts: EF · uh · sus.
Do Americans and Brits say Ephesus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛfʊsəs/ and the British form is /ˈɛfʊsəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.