How to pronounce epistemic
Say it like ep-uh-STEE-mik. Epistemic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEE).
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- ep
- uh
- STEE
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epistemic 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.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epistemic
American and British speakers say epistemic in essentially the same way: /ˌɛpəˈstimɪk/ in the US and /ˌɛpɪˈstiːmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-ih-STEE-mik.
What does epistemic mean?
- Of or relating to cognition or knowledge, its scope, or how it is acquired.
- Of or relating to how cognition or knowledge is expressed in language.
- Of or relating to epistemology (“the branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge”); epistemologic or epistemological.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with epistemic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of epistemic.
Questions about saying epistemic
How do you pronounce epistemic?
Say ep-uh-STEE-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpəˈstimɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪˈstiːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epistemic?
Epistemic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEE). Broken into parts: ep · uh · STEE · mik.
Do Americans and Brits say epistemic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛpəˈstimɪk/ and the British form is /ˌɛpɪˈstiːmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.