How to pronounce epoch
Say it like EP-uk. Epoch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce epoch. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EP
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epoch 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.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of epoch
American and British speakers say epoch in essentially the same way: /ˈɛpək/ in the US and /ˈiːpɒk/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-pok.
Other ways to say epoch
Epoch also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- EE-puk /ˈipək/
What does epoch mean?
- A particular period of history, or of a person's life, especially one considered noteworthy or remarkable.
- A notable event which marks the beginning of such a period.
- A specific instant in time, chosen as the point of reference or zero value of a system that involves identifying instants of time.“UNIX epoch; J2000 epoch”
- To divide (data) into segments by time period.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying epoch
How do you pronounce epoch?
Say EP-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpək/. In British English it is /ˈiːpɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epoch?
Epoch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · uk.
Do Americans and Brits say epoch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛpək/ and the British form is /ˈiːpɒk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.