How to pronounce epithetic
Say it like ep-ih-THET-ik. Epithetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET).
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- ep
- ih
- THET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epithetic 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.
- THETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epithetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ep-ih-THET-ik.
What does epithetic mean?
- Of or relating to epithets.“epithetic names for the gods”
- Of or relating to epithesis.“an epithetic vowel”
Words that rhyme with epithetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of epithetic.
Questions about saying epithetic
How do you pronounce epithetic?
Say ep-ih-THET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪˈθɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪˈθɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epithetic?
Epithetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET). Broken into parts: ep · ih · THET · ik.
Is epithetic 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 /ˌɛpɪˈθɛtɪk/ (ep-ih-THET-ik).