How to pronounce epiphloeum
Say it like ep-ih-FLEE-um. Epiphloeum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLEE).
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- ep
- ih
- FLEE
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epiphloeum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- epKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of epiphloeum
American and British speakers say epiphloeum in essentially the same way: /ɛpɪˈfliəm/ in the US and /ɛpɪˈfliːəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-ih-FLEE-um.
What does epiphloeum mean?
- A corky envelope or outer portion of bark, lying next beneath an epidermis.
Where does epiphloeum come from?
From epi- + phloem.
Words that rhyme with epiphloeum
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Questions about saying epiphloeum
How do you pronounce epiphloeum?
Say ep-ih-FLEE-um. The American pronunciation is /ɛpɪˈfliəm/. In British English it is /ɛpɪˈfliːəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epiphloeum?
Epiphloeum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLEE). Broken into parts: ep · ih · FLEE · um.
Do Americans and Brits say epiphloeum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛpɪˈfliəm/ and the British form is /ɛpɪˈfliːəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.