How to pronounce episteme
Say it like ep-uh-STEE-mee. Episteme has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEE).
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- ep
- uh
- STEE
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Episteme 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.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of episteme
American and British speakers say episteme in essentially the same way: /ˌɛpəˈstimi/ in the US and /ˌɛpɪˈstiːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-ih-STEE-mee.
What does episteme mean?
- Scientific knowledge; a principled system of understanding; sometimes contrasted with empiricism.
- Know-how; compare techne.
- The fundamental body of ideas and collective presuppositions that defines the nature and sets the bounds of what is accepted as true knowledge in a given epistemic epoch.
Words that rhyme with episteme
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of episteme.
Questions about saying episteme
How do you pronounce episteme?
Say ep-uh-STEE-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpəˈstimi/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪˈstiːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in episteme?
Episteme has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEE). Broken into parts: ep · uh · STEE · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say episteme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛpəˈstimi/ and the British form is /ˌɛpɪˈstiːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.