How to pronounce epithet
Say it like EP-uh-thet. Epithet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛpəˌθɛt/EP-uh-thet
UK British/ˈɛpɪˌθɛt/EP-ih-thet
- EP
- uh
- thet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epithet 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.
- thetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of epithet
American and British speakers say epithet in essentially the same way: /ˈɛpəˌθɛt/ in the US and /ˈɛpɪˌθɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EP-ih-thet.
What does epithet mean?
noun
- A term used to characterize a person or thing.
- A term used as a qualifier of the name of a deity in order to designate said deity in a particular aspect or role.
- A term used as a descriptive substitute for the name or title of a person.
- To term; to refer to as.“He was epitheted "the king of fools".”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying epithet
How do you pronounce epithet?
Say EP-uh-thet. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpəˌθɛt/. In British English it is /ˈɛpɪˌθɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epithet?
Epithet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · uh · thet.
Do Americans and Brits say epithet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛpəˌθɛt/ and the British form is /ˈɛpɪˌθɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.