How to pronounce epistemological
Say it like ih-pis-tuh-muh-LOJ-uh-kul. Epistemological has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LOJ).
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- ih
- pis
- tuh
- muh
- LOJ
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epistemological 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.
- pisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of epistemological
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-pis-tuh-muh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does epistemological mean?
- Of or pertaining to epistemology or theory of knowledge, as a field of study.
- Synonym of epistemic (“of or relating to cognition or knowledge, its scope, or how it is acquired”).
Where does epistemological come from?
From epistemology + -ical.
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Questions about saying epistemological
How do you pronounce epistemological?
Say ih-pis-tuh-muh-LOJ-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɑdʒəkəl/. In British English it is /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epistemological?
Epistemological has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LOJ). Broken into parts: ih · pis · tuh · muh · LOJ · uh · kul.
Is epistemological 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 /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (ih-pis-tuh-muh-LOJ-ih-kul).