How to pronounce epsilon
Say it like EP-sih-lon. Epsilon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
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US American/ˈɛpsɪˌlɑn/EP-sih-lon
UK British/ɛpˈsaɪlən/ep-SY-lun
- EP
- sih
- lon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epsilon 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of epsilon
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: ep-SY-lun.
What does epsilon mean?
noun
- The fifth letter of the Greek alphabet, ε or Ε, preceded by delta (Δ, δ) and followed by zeta (Ζ, ζ).
- In IPA, the phonetic symbol ɛ that represents the open-mid front unrounded vowel.
- An arbitrarily small quantity.
Questions about saying epsilon
How do you pronounce epsilon?
Say EP-sih-lon. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpsɪˌlɑn/. In British English it is /ɛpˈsaɪlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epsilon?
Epsilon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · sih · lon.
Is epsilon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɛpˈsaɪlən/ (ep-SY-lun).