How to pronounce epithelium
Say it like ep-ih-THEE-lyum. Epithelium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE).
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- ep
- ih
- THEE
- lyum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epithelium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- epGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lyumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of epithelium
American and British speakers say epithelium in essentially the same way: /ˌɛpɪˈθiljəm/ in the US and /ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-ih-THEE-leerm.
What does epithelium mean?
- A membranous tissue composed of one or more layers of cells which forms the covering of most internal and external surfaces of the body and its organs: internally including the lining of vessels and other small cavities, and externally being the skin.
Where does epithelium come from?
From New Latin epithēlium.
Questions about saying epithelium
How do you pronounce epithelium?
Say ep-ih-THEE-lyum. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪˈθiljəm/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epithelium?
Epithelium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE). Broken into parts: ep · ih · THEE · lyum.
Do Americans and Brits say epithelium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛpɪˈθiljəm/ and the British form is /ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.