How to pronounce epilepsies
Say it like EP-uh-lep-seez. Epilepsies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
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- EP
- uh
- lep
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epilepsies 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.
- lepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of epilepsies
American and British speakers say epilepsies in essentially the same way: /ˈɛpəˌlɛpsiz/ in the US and /ˈɛpəˌlɛpsiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EP-uh-lep-seez.
What does epilepsies mean?
- plural of epilepsy How to pronounce epilepsy
Questions about saying epilepsies
How do you pronounce epilepsies?
Say EP-uh-lep-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpəˌlɛpsiz/. In British English it is /ˈɛpəˌlɛpsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epilepsies?
Epilepsies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · uh · lep · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say epilepsies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛpəˌlɛpsiz/ and the British form is /ˈɛpəˌlɛpsiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.