How to pronounce epigram
Say it like EP-ih-gram. Epigram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
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- EP
- ih
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epigram 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gramKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of epigram
American and British speakers say epigram in essentially the same way: /ˈɛpɪɡræm/ in the US and /ˈɛpɪɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EP-ih-gram.
What does epigram mean?
- A brief but witty saying.
- A short, witty or pithy poem.
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Questions about saying epigram
How do you pronounce epigram?
Say EP-ih-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpɪɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈɛpɪɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epigram?
Epigram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · ih · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say epigram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛpɪɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈɛpɪɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.