How to pronounce epitrachelion
Say it like ep-ih-trah-KEE-lee-awn. Epitrachelion has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KEE).
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- ep
- ih
- trah
- KEE
- lee
- awn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epitrachelion 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.
- trahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- awnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of epitrachelion
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ep-ih-truh-KEE-lee-on.
What does epitrachelion mean?
- The liturgical vestment worn by priests and bishops of the Eastern Orthodox Church as the symbol of their priesthood, corresponding to the Western stole.
Questions about saying epitrachelion
How do you pronounce epitrachelion?
Say ep-ih-trah-KEE-lee-awn. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪtrɑˈkiliɔn/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪtrəˈkiliɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epitrachelion?
Epitrachelion has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KEE). Broken into parts: ep · ih · trah · KEE · lee · awn.
Is epitrachelion 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 /ˌɛpɪtrəˈkiliɒn/ (ep-ih-truh-KEE-lee-on).