How to pronounce epiphysis
Say it like ih-PIF-ih-sis. Epiphysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIF).
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- ih
- PIF
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epiphysis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epiphysis
American and British speakers say epiphysis in essentially the same way: /ɪˈpɪfɪsɪs/ in the US and /ɪˈpɪfɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-PIF-ih-sis.
What does epiphysis mean?
- The pineal gland.
- The rounded end of any long bone.
- A small upper piece of each half of an alveolus of a sea urchin.
Where does epiphysis come from?
From epi- + -physis.
Questions about saying epiphysis
How do you pronounce epiphysis?
Say ih-PIF-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈpɪfɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ɪˈpɪfɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epiphysis?
Epiphysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIF). Broken into parts: ih · PIF · ih · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say epiphysis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈpɪfɪsɪs/ and the British form is /ɪˈpɪfɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.