How to pronounce epiphragm
Say it like EP-ih-fram. Epiphragm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
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- EP
- ih
- fram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epiphragm 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.
- framKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of epiphragm
American and British speakers say epiphragm in essentially the same way: /ˈɛpɪfræm/ in the US and /ˈɛpɪfræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EP-ih-fram.
What does epiphragm mean?
- A dry layer of mucus used by a snail or mollusk to seal itself inside its shell during hibernation.
- The dilated apex of the columella in urn mosses.
Questions about saying epiphragm
How do you pronounce epiphragm?
Say EP-ih-fram. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpɪfræm/. In British English it is /ˈɛpɪfræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epiphragm?
Epiphragm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · ih · fram.
Do Americans and Brits say epiphragm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛpɪfræm/ and the British form is /ˈɛpɪfræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.