How to pronounce epilogue
Say it like EP-uh-lawg. Epilogue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
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- EP
- uh
- lawg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epilogue 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.
- lawgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of epilogue
American and British speakers say epilogue in essentially the same way: /ˈɛpəˌlɔɡ/ in the US and /ˈɛpɪlɒɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EP-ih-log.
What does epilogue mean?
- A short speech, spoken directly at the audience at the end of a play“In the play’s epilogue, the actor addressed the audience directly.”
- The performer who gives this speech
- A brief oration or script at the end of a literary piece; an afterword“The novel ended with a short epilogue.”
- To conclude with an epilogue.
Questions about saying epilogue
How do you pronounce epilogue?
Say EP-uh-lawg. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpəˌlɔɡ/. In British English it is /ˈɛpɪlɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epilogue?
Epilogue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · uh · lawg.
Do Americans and Brits say epilogue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛpəˌlɔɡ/ and the British form is /ˈɛpɪlɒɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.