How to pronounce epimer
Say it like EP-ih-mer. Epimer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛpɪmər/EP-ih-mer
UK British/ˈɛpɪmə/EP-ih-muh
- EP
- ih
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epimer 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of epimer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EP-ih-muh.
What does epimer mean?
noun
- Any diastereoisomer that has the opposite configuration at only one of the stereogenic centres.
Where does epimer come from?
From epi- + -mer.
Questions about saying epimer
How do you pronounce epimer?
Say EP-ih-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpɪmər/. In British English it is /ˈɛpɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epimer?
Epimer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · ih · mer.
Is epimer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛpɪmə/ (EP-ih-muh).