How to pronounce epitaxy
Say it like EP-uh-tak-see. Epitaxy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
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- EP
- uh
- tak
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epitaxy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- takKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of epitaxy
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EP-uh-tak-see.
What does epitaxy mean?
- An overgrowth in which the overlying crystal is either induced into the same orientation, or otherwise grows under the influence of the underlying crystal into the same orientation.
- A type of crystal growth or material deposition in which new crystalline layers are formed with one or more well-defined orientations with respect to the crystalline seed layer.
Questions about saying epitaxy
How do you pronounce epitaxy?
Say EP-uh-tak-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpətæksi/. In British English it is /ˈɛpətæksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epitaxy?
Epitaxy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · uh · tak · see.
Is epitaxy 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 /ˈɛpətæksi/ (EP-uh-tak-see).