How to pronounce epitomic
Say it like ep-ih-TOM-ik. Epitomic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOM).
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- ep
- ih
- TOM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epitomic 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.
- TOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epitomic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ep-ih-TOM-ik.
What does epitomic mean?
- embodying, summarizing, encapsulating
Where does epitomic come from?
From epitome + -ic.
Words that rhyme with epitomic
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Questions about saying epitomic
How do you pronounce epitomic?
Say ep-ih-TOM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪˈtɑmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪˈtɒmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epitomic?
Epitomic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOM). Broken into parts: ep · ih · TOM · ik.
Is epitomic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɛpɪˈtɒmɪk/ (ep-ih-TOM-ik).