How to pronounce epistaxis
Say it like ep-ih-STAK-sis. Epistaxis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAK).
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- ep
- ih
- STAK
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epistaxis 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epistaxis
American and British speakers say epistaxis in essentially the same way: /ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/ in the US and /ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-ih-STAK-sis.
What does epistaxis mean?
- Nosebleed.
Words that rhyme with epistaxis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of epistaxis.
Questions about saying epistaxis
How do you pronounce epistaxis?
Say ep-ih-STAK-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epistaxis?
Epistaxis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAK). Broken into parts: ep · ih · STAK · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say epistaxis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/ and the British form is /ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.