How to pronounce epicureal
Say it like ep-ih-KYUUR-ee-ul. Epicureal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYUUR).
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- ep
- ih
- KYUUR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epicureal 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.
- KYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep 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 epicureal
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 4.
British respelling: ep-ih-kyoor-EE-ul.
What does epicureal mean?
- Alternative form of epicurean.
Words that rhyme with epicureal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of epicureal.
Questions about saying epicureal
How do you pronounce epicureal?
Say ep-ih-KYUUR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊriəl/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪkjʊəˈriːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epicureal?
Epicureal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: ep · ih · KYUUR · ee · ul.
Is epicureal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 4. The British form is /ˌɛpɪkjʊəˈriːəl/ (ep-ih-kyoor-EE-ul).