How to pronounce epicaricacy
Say it like ep-ih-KAR-ih-kuh-see. Epicaricacy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR).
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- ep
- ih
- KAR
- ih
- kuh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epicaricacy 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.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of epicaricacy
American and British speakers say epicaricacy in essentially the same way: /ˌɛpɪˈkærɪkəsi/ in the US and /ˌɛpɪˈkærɪkəsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-ih-KAR-ih-kuh-see.
What does epicaricacy mean?
- Rejoicing at or deriving pleasure from the misfortunes of others.
Questions about saying epicaricacy
How do you pronounce epicaricacy?
Say ep-ih-KAR-ih-kuh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪˈkærɪkəsi/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪˈkærɪkəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epicaricacy?
Epicaricacy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR). Broken into parts: ep · ih · KAR · ih · kuh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say epicaricacy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛpɪˈkærɪkəsi/ and the British form is /ˌɛpɪˈkærɪkəsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.