How to pronounce epiglottal
Say it like ep-ih-GLOT-ul. Epiglottal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOT).
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- ep
- ih
- GLOT
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epiglottal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- epKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GLOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of epiglottal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ep-ih-GLOT-ul.
What does epiglottal mean?
- Pertaining to the epiglottis.
- Produced using the epiglottis.
- An epiglottal consonant.
Where does epiglottal come from?
From epiglottis + -al.
Words that rhyme with epiglottal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of epiglottal.
Questions about saying epiglottal
How do you pronounce epiglottal?
Say ep-ih-GLOT-ul. The American pronunciation is /ɛpɪˈɡlɑtəl/. In British English it is /ɛpɪˈɡlɒtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epiglottal?
Epiglottal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOT). Broken into parts: ep · ih · GLOT · ul.
Is epiglottal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɛpɪˈɡlɒtəl/ (ep-ih-GLOT-ul).