How to pronounce epigone
Say it like EP-uh-gohn. Epigone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
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US American/ˈɛpəɡoʊn/EP-uh-gohn
UK British/ˈɛpəɡəʊn/EP-uh-gohn
- EP
- uh
- gohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epigone 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.
- gohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of epigone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EP-uh-gohn.
What does epigone mean?
noun
- A follower or disciple.
- An undistinguished or inferior imitator of a well known artist or their style.
Questions about saying epigone
How do you pronounce epigone?
Say EP-uh-gohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpəɡoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈɛpəɡəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epigone?
Epigone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · uh · gohn.
Is epigone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɛpəɡəʊn/ (EP-uh-gohn).