How to pronounce epileptic
Say it like ep-uh-LEP-tik. Epileptic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEP).
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- ep
- uh
- LEP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epileptic 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.
- LEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epileptic
American and British speakers say epileptic in essentially the same way: /ˌɛpəˈlɛptɪk/ in the US and /ˌɛpəˈlɛptɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-uh-LEP-tik.
What does epileptic mean?
- Of or relating to epilepsy.
- Of or relating to an epileptic or epileptics (epileptic people).
- A person who has epilepsy.
Words that rhyme with epileptic
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Questions about saying epileptic
How do you pronounce epileptic?
Say ep-uh-LEP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpəˈlɛptɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛpəˈlɛptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epileptic?
Epileptic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEP). Broken into parts: ep · uh · LEP · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say epileptic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛpəˈlɛptɪk/ and the British form is /ˌɛpəˈlɛptɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.