How to pronounce epicranial
Say it like ep-ih-KRAY-nee-ul. Epicranial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAY).
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- ep
- ih
- KRAY
- nee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epicranial 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.
- KRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of epicranial
American and British speakers say epicranial in essentially the same way: /ˌɛpɪˈkreɪniəl/ in the US and /ˌɛpɪˈkreɪniəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-ih-KRAY-nee-ul.
What does epicranial mean?
- Overlying the skull; specifically designating the tendon and muscle forming the epicranium.
- Of or relating to the epicranium of an insect's head.
Where does epicranial come from?
From epi- + cranial, or epicranium + -al.
Words that rhyme with epicranial
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Questions about saying epicranial
How do you pronounce epicranial?
Say ep-ih-KRAY-nee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪˈkreɪniəl/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪˈkreɪniəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epicranial?
Epicranial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRAY). Broken into parts: ep · ih · KRAY · nee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say epicranial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛpɪˈkreɪniəl/ and the British form is /ˌɛpɪˈkreɪniəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.