How to pronounce ephod
Say it like EE-fod. Ephod has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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US American/ˈifɑd/EE-fod
UK British/ˈiːfɒd/EE-fod
- EE
- fod
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ephod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ephod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EE-fod.
What does ephod mean?
noun
- A priestly vestment, without sleeves, worn girdled at the waist.
Questions about saying ephod
How do you pronounce ephod?
Say EE-fod. The American pronunciation is /ˈifɑd/. In British English it is /ˈiːfɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ephod?
Ephod has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · fod.
Is ephod pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈiːfɒd/ (EE-fod).