How to pronounce epileptics
Say it like ep-uh-LEP-tiks. Epileptics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEP).
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- ep
- uh
- LEP
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epileptics 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.
- tiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epileptics
American and British speakers say epileptics in essentially the same way: /ˌɛpəˈlɛptɪks/ in the US and /ˌɛpəˈlɛptɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-uh-LEP-tiks.
What does epileptics mean?
- plural of epileptic How to pronounce epileptic
Questions about saying epileptics
How do you pronounce epileptics?
Say ep-uh-LEP-tiks. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpəˈlɛptɪks/. In British English it is /ˌɛpəˈlɛptɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epileptics?
Epileptics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEP). Broken into parts: ep · uh · LEP · tiks.
Do Americans and Brits say epileptics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛpəˈlɛptɪks/ and the British form is /ˌɛpəˈlɛptɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.