How to pronounce eponymy
Say it like eh-PAW-nih-mee. Eponymy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAW).
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US American/ɛˈpɔnɪˌmi/eh-PAW-nih-mee
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- eh
- PAW
- nih
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eponymy 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does eponymy mean?
noun
- The semantic relation of eponyms; the quality of being eponymous.
Where does eponymy come from?
From eponym + -y.
Questions about saying eponymy
How do you pronounce eponymy?
Say eh-PAW-nih-mee. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈpɔnɪˌmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eponymy?
Eponymy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAW). Broken into parts: eh · PAW · nih · mee.