How to pronounce epitasis
Say it like ih-PIT-uh-sis. Epitasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIT).
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- ih
- PIT
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epitasis 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.
- PITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epitasis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-PIT-uh-sis.
What does epitasis mean?
- The second part of a play, in which the action begins.
- The addition of a concluding sentence that merely emphasizes what has already been stated.
Questions about saying epitasis
How do you pronounce epitasis?
Say ih-PIT-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈpɪtəsɪs/. In British English it is /ɪˈpɪtəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epitasis?
Epitasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIT). Broken into parts: ih · PIT · uh · sis.
Is epitasis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪˈpɪtəsɪs/ (ih-PIT-uh-sis).