How to pronounce epicanthus
Say it like ep-ih-KAN-thus. Epicanthus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAN).
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- ep
- ih
- KAN
- thus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epicanthus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- epGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of epicanthus
American and British speakers say epicanthus in essentially the same way: /ˌɛpɪˈkænθəs/ in the US and /ˌɛpɪˈkænθəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-ih-KAN-thus.
What does epicanthus mean?
- A skin fold of the upper eyelid, typical of East Asians.
Where does epicanthus come from?
From epi- + canthus.
Words that rhyme with epicanthus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of epicanthus.
Questions about saying epicanthus
How do you pronounce epicanthus?
Say ep-ih-KAN-thus. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪˈkænθəs/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪˈkænθəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epicanthus?
Epicanthus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAN). Broken into parts: ep · ih · KAN · thus.
Do Americans and Brits say epicanthus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛpɪˈkænθəs/ and the British form is /ˌɛpɪˈkænθəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.