How to pronounce epizeuxis
Say it like ep-ih-ZYOOK-sis. Epizeuxis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZYOOK).
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- ep
- ih
- ZYOOK
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epizeuxis 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.
- ZYOOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epizeuxis
American and British speakers say epizeuxis in essentially the same way: /ˌɛpɪˈzjuksɪs/ in the US and /ˌɛpɪˈzjuːksɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-ih-ZYOOK-sis.
What does epizeuxis mean?
- The repetition of words in immediate succession for emphasis.
Questions about saying epizeuxis
How do you pronounce epizeuxis?
Say ep-ih-ZYOOK-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪˈzjuksɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪˈzjuːksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epizeuxis?
Epizeuxis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZYOOK). Broken into parts: ep · ih · ZYOOK · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say epizeuxis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛpɪˈzjuksɪs/ and the British form is /ˌɛpɪˈzjuːksɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.