How to pronounce epitome
Say it like ih-PIT-uh-mee. Epitome has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɪˈpɪtəmi/ih-PIT-uh-mee
UK British/ɪˈpɪtəmi/ih-PIT-uh-mee
- ih
- PIT
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Four syllables: 'ih-PIT-uh-mee'. The final e is spoken.
Epitome 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of epitome
- 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-mee.
What does epitome mean?
noun
- The embodiment or encapsulation of a class of items.
- A representative example.
- The height; the best; the most vivid.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying epitome
How do you pronounce epitome?
Say ih-PIT-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈpɪtəmi/. In British English it is /ɪˈpɪtəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epitome?
Epitome has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIT). Broken into parts: ih · PIT · uh · mee.
Is epitome 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 /ɪˈpɪtəmi/ (ih-PIT-uh-mee).