How to pronounce epulis
Say it like ih-PYOO-lis. Epulis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO).
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- ih
- PYOO
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epulis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epulis
American and British speakers say epulis in essentially the same way: /ɪˈpjulɪs/ in the US and /ɪˈpjuːlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-PYOO-lis.
What does epulis mean?
- A hard tumor or tumorous growth developed from the gums.
Where does epulis come from?
Borrowed from New Latin epūlis.
Questions about saying epulis
How do you pronounce epulis?
Say ih-PYOO-lis. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈpjulɪs/. In British English it is /ɪˈpjuːlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epulis?
Epulis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO). Broken into parts: ih · PYOO · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say epulis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈpjulɪs/ and the British form is /ɪˈpjuːlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.