How to pronounce epigrammatic
Say it like ep-uh-gruh-MAT-ik. Epigrammatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT).
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- ep
- uh
- gruh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epigrammatic 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.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epigrammatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ep-uh-gruh-MAT-ik.
What does epigrammatic mean?
- having the characteristics of an epigram
- containing or using epigrams
Where does epigrammatic come from?
From Late Latin epigrammaticus.
Words that rhyme with epigrammatic
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Questions about saying epigrammatic
How do you pronounce epigrammatic?
Say ep-uh-gruh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpəɡrəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛpəɡrəˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epigrammatic?
Epigrammatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT). Broken into parts: ep · uh · gruh · MAT · ik.
Is epigrammatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɛpəɡrəˈmætɪk/ (ep-uh-gruh-MAT-ik).