How to pronounce epitomize
Say it like ih-PIT-uh-myze. Epitomize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIT).
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- ih
- PIT
- uh
- myze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epitomize 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.
- myzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of epitomize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-PIT-uh-myze.
What does epitomize mean?
- To make an epitome of; to shorten; to condense.
- To be an epitome of.
Where does epitomize come from?
From epitome + -ize.
Questions about saying epitomize
How do you pronounce epitomize?
Say ih-PIT-uh-myze. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈpɪtəˌmaɪz/. In British English it is /əˈpɪtəˌmaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epitomize?
Epitomize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIT). Broken into parts: ih · PIT · uh · myze.
Is epitomize 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 /əˈpɪtəˌmaɪz/ (uh-PIT-uh-myze).