How to pronounce epicene
Say it like EP-uh-seen. Epicene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
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- EP
- uh
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epicene 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of epicene
American and British speakers say epicene in essentially the same way: /ˈɛpəˌsin/ in the US and /ˈɛpɪˌsiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: EP-ih-seen.
What does epicene mean?
- Of or relating to a class of Greek and Latin nouns that may refer to males or females but have a fixed grammatical gender (feminine, masculine, neuter, etc.).
- Of or relating to nouns or pronouns in any language that have a single form for male and female referents.
- Suitable for use regardless of sex; unisex.
- An epicene word; preceded by the: the epicene words of a language as a class.
- An epicene person, whether biologically asexual, androgynous, hermaphrodite, or intersex; an androgyne, a hermaphrodite.
- A transsexual; also, a transvestite.
Where does epicene come from?
From Late Middle English epicene, epicen, epicin, epcyn, episcen, epycen, epycene, epycyn, ypsen (“(grammar) having only one form for masculine and feminine gender, common”), from Late Latin epicoenos, epicoenus (“of a noun: applicable to e
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Questions about saying epicene
How do you pronounce epicene?
Say EP-uh-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpəˌsin/. In British English it is /ˈɛpɪˌsiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epicene?
Epicene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · uh · seen.
Do Americans and Brits say epicene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛpəˌsin/ and the British form is /ˈɛpɪˌsiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.