How to pronounce epistasis
Say it like ih-PIS-tuh-sis. Epistasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS).
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- ih
- PIS
- tuh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epistasis 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.
- PISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epistasis
American and British speakers say epistasis in essentially the same way: /ɪˈpɪstəsɪs/ in the US and /ɪˈpɪstəsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-PIS-tuh-sis.
What does epistasis mean?
- The modification of the expression of a gene by another unrelated one.
Questions about saying epistasis
How do you pronounce epistasis?
Say ih-PIS-tuh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈpɪstəsɪs/. In British English it is /ɪˈpɪstəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epistasis?
Epistasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS). Broken into parts: ih · PIS · tuh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say epistasis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈpɪstəsɪs/ and the British form is /ɪˈpɪstəsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.