How to pronounce epilepsy
Say it like EP-uh-lep-see. Epilepsy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce epilepsy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EP
- uh
- lep
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epilepsy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of epilepsy
American and British speakers say epilepsy in essentially the same way: /ˈɛpəˌlɛpsi/ in the US and /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: EP-ih-lep-see.
What does epilepsy mean?
- A medical condition in which the sufferer experiences seizures (or convulsions) and blackouts.
Questions about saying epilepsy
How do you pronounce epilepsy?
Say EP-uh-lep-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpəˌlɛpsi/. In British English it is /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epilepsy?
Epilepsy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · uh · lep · see.
Do Americans and Brits say epilepsy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛpəˌlɛpsi/ and the British form is /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.