How to pronounce episodic
Say it like ep-uh-SOD-ik. Episodic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOD).
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- ep
- uh
- SOD
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Episodic 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of episodic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ep-ih-SOD-ik.
What does episodic mean?
- Relating to an episode.
- Sporadic, happening infrequently and irregularly.“Fortunately, my episodic bouts of dizziness didn't prevent me from climbing Chichen Itzá.”
- Consisting of a sequence of seemingly unconnected episodes.“I just read five attempts at episodic novels, has nobody heard of a plot anymore?”
Where does episodic come from?
From episode + -ic. Compare French épisodique.
Words that rhyme with episodic
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Questions about saying episodic
How do you pronounce episodic?
Say ep-uh-SOD-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpəˈsɑdɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in episodic?
Episodic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOD). Broken into parts: ep · uh · SOD · ik.
Is episodic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/ (ep-ih-SOD-ik).