How to pronounce epidemics
Say it like ep-uh-DEM-iks. Epidemics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEM).
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- ep
- uh
- DEM
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epidemics 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epidemics
American and British speakers say epidemics in essentially the same way: /ˌɛpəˈdɛmɪks/ in the US and /ˌɛpəˈdɛmɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-uh-DEM-iks.
What does epidemics mean?
- plural of epidemic How to pronounce epidemic
Words that rhyme with epidemics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of epidemics.
Questions about saying epidemics
How do you pronounce epidemics?
Say ep-uh-DEM-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpəˈdɛmɪks/. In British English it is /ˌɛpəˈdɛmɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epidemics?
Epidemics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEM). Broken into parts: ep · uh · DEM · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say epidemics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛpəˈdɛmɪks/ and the British form is /ˌɛpəˈdɛmɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.