How to pronounce epigraphy
Say it like ih-PIG-ruh-fee. Epigraphy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIG).
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- ih
- PIG
- ruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epigraphy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of epigraphy
American and British speakers say epigraphy in essentially the same way: /ɪˈpɪɡrəfi/ in the US and /ɪˈpɪɡrəfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-PIG-ruh-fee.
What does epigraphy mean?
- Inscriptions collectively.
- The study or decipherment of inscriptions, especially of ancient ones.
Where does epigraphy come from?
From epigraph + -y.
Words that rhyme with epigraphy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of epigraphy.
Questions about saying epigraphy
How do you pronounce epigraphy?
Say ih-PIG-ruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈpɪɡrəfi/. In British English it is /ɪˈpɪɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epigraphy?
Epigraphy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIG). Broken into parts: ih · PIG · ruh · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say epigraphy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈpɪɡrəfi/ and the British form is /ɪˈpɪɡrəfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.