How to pronounce eponymous
Say it like eh-PAW-nim-us. Eponymous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAW).
- eh
- PAW
- nim
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eponymous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- PAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eponymous
American and British speakers say eponymous in essentially the same way: /ɛˈpɔˌnɪməs/ in the US and /ɪˈpɒnɪməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-PON-ih-mus.
What does eponymous mean?
- Of, relating to, or being the person or entity after which someone or something is named; serving as an eponym.“Prince Hamlet is the eponymous protagonist of the Shakespearian tragedy Hamlet.”
- Of a thing: named after a person or entity.“The American singer-songwriter Madonna released her eponymous album in 1983.”
Questions about saying eponymous
How do you pronounce eponymous?
Say eh-PAW-nim-us. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈpɔˌnɪməs/. In British English it is /ɪˈpɒnɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eponymous?
Eponymous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAW). Broken into parts: eh · PAW · nim · us.
Do Americans and Brits say eponymous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈpɔˌnɪməs/ and the British form is /ɪˈpɒnɪməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.