How to pronounce epistolary
Say it like ih-PIS-tuh-ler-ee. Epistolary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS).
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- ih
- PIS
- tuh
- ler
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epistolary 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.
- lerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of epistolary
American and British speakers say epistolary in essentially the same way: /ɪˈpɪstəˌlɛri/ in the US and /ɪˈpɪstəˌləri/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-PIS-tuh-luh-ree.
What does epistolary mean?
- Of or relating to letters, or the writing of letters.
- Carried on by written correspondence.“an epistolary relationship”
- In the manner of written correspondence.“epistolary style”
- A Christian liturgical book containing set readings for church services from the New Testament Epistles.
Questions about saying epistolary
How do you pronounce epistolary?
Say ih-PIS-tuh-ler-ee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈpɪstəˌlɛri/. In British English it is /ɪˈpɪstəˌləri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epistolary?
Epistolary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS). Broken into parts: ih · PIS · tuh · ler · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say epistolary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈpɪstəˌlɛri/ and the British form is /ɪˈpɪstəˌləri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.