How to pronounce epitope
Say it like EP-ih-tohp. Epitope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
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- EP
- ih
- tohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epitope 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of epitope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EP-ih-tohp.
What does epitope mean?
- The part of a biomolecule (such as a protein) which is the target of an immune response
Where does epitope come from?
From epi- + -tope.
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Questions about saying epitope
How do you pronounce epitope?
Say EP-ih-tohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpɪˌtoʊp/. In British English it is /ˈɛpɪˌtəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epitope?
Epitope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · ih · tohp.
Is epitope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɛpɪˌtəʊp/ (EP-ih-tohp).