How to pronounce epiboly
Say it like ih-PIB-uh-lee. Epiboly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIB).
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- ih
- PIB
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epiboly 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.
- PIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of epiboly
American and British speakers say epiboly in essentially the same way: /ɪˈpɪbəli/ in the US and /ɪˈpɪbəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-PIB-uh-lee.
What does epiboly mean?
- The expansion of one cell sheet over other cells, as takes place during gastrulation or secondary intention wound healing.
Questions about saying epiboly
How do you pronounce epiboly?
Say ih-PIB-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈpɪbəli/. In British English it is /ɪˈpɪbəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epiboly?
Epiboly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIB). Broken into parts: ih · PIB · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say epiboly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈpɪbəli/ and the British form is /ɪˈpɪbəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.