How to pronounce epirrhema
Say it like ep-ih-REE-muh. Epirrhema has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- ep
- ih
- REE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epirrhema 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.
- REESay 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 epirrhema
American and British speakers say epirrhema in essentially the same way: /ɛpɪˈrimə/ in the US and /ɛpɪˈriːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-ih-REE-muh.
What does epirrhema mean?
- An address, usually dealing with public affairs, spoken by the leader of the chorus after the parabasis in an Ancient Greek comedy.
Words that rhyme with epirrhema
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Questions about saying epirrhema
How do you pronounce epirrhema?
Say ep-ih-REE-muh. The American pronunciation is /ɛpɪˈrimə/. In British English it is /ɛpɪˈriːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epirrhema?
Epirrhema has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: ep · ih · REE · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say epirrhema the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛpɪˈrimə/ and the British form is /ɛpɪˈriːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.