How to pronounce epistrophe
Say it like ih-PIS-truh-fee. Epistrophe has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS).
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- ih
- PIS
- truh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epistrophe 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.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of epistrophe
American and British speakers say epistrophe in essentially the same way: /ɪˈpɪstrəfi/ in the US and /ɪˈpɪstrəfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-PIS-truh-fee.
What does epistrophe mean?
- The repetition of the same word or words at the end of successive phrases, clauses or sentences.
- An arrangement of chlorophyll grains on the outer surface of plant cells, as opposed to apostrophe (an arrangement at right angles to the surface).
Words that rhyme with epistrophe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of epistrophe.
Questions about saying epistrophe
How do you pronounce epistrophe?
Say ih-PIS-truh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈpɪstrəfi/. In British English it is /ɪˈpɪstrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epistrophe?
Epistrophe has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS). Broken into parts: ih · PIS · truh · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say epistrophe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈpɪstrəfi/ and the British form is /ɪˈpɪstrəfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.