How to pronounce epic
Say it like EP-ik. Epic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce epic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EP
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epic
American and British speakers say epic in essentially the same way: /ˈɛpɪk/ in the US and /ˈɛpɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: EP-ik.
What does epic mean?
- very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)“an epic voyage”“of heroic proportions”
- constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic“epic tradition”
- a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying epic
How do you pronounce epic?
Say EP-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɛpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epic?
Epic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say epic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛpɪk/ and the British form is /ˈɛpɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.