How to pronounce epiphonema
Say it like ep-ih-fuh-NEE-muh. Epiphonema has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE).
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- ep
- ih
- fuh
- NEE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epiphonema 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of epiphonema
American and British speakers say epiphonema in essentially the same way: /ˌɛpɪfəˈnimə/ in the US and /ˌɛpɪfəˈniːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-ih-fuh-NEE-muh.
What does epiphonema mean?
- An exclamation or reflection used to summarize or round off an argument or discourse.
Words that rhyme with epiphonema
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Questions about saying epiphonema
How do you pronounce epiphonema?
Say ep-ih-fuh-NEE-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪfəˈnimə/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪfəˈniːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epiphonema?
Epiphonema has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE). Broken into parts: ep · ih · fuh · NEE · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say epiphonema the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛpɪfəˈnimə/ and the British form is /ˌɛpɪfəˈniːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.