How to pronounce pseudepigraphous
Say it like soo-dih-PIG-ruh-fus. Pseudepigraphous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIG).
- soo
- dih
- PIG
- ruh
- fus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudepigraphous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pseudepigraphous
American and British speakers say pseudepigraphous in essentially the same way: /ˌsudɪˈpɪɡrəfəs/ in the US and /ˌsuːdɪˈpɪɡrəfəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: soo-dih-PIG-ruh-fus.
What does pseudepigraphous mean?
- Inscribed with a false name.
Where does pseudepigraphous come from?
From pseudo- + epigraph + -ous.
Questions about saying pseudepigraphous
How do you pronounce pseudepigraphous?
Say soo-dih-PIG-ruh-fus. The American pronunciation is /ˌsudɪˈpɪɡrəfəs/. In British English it is /ˌsuːdɪˈpɪɡrəfəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudepigraphous?
Pseudepigraphous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIG). Broken into parts: soo · dih · PIG · ruh · fus.
Do Americans and Brits say pseudepigraphous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsudɪˈpɪɡrəfəs/ and the British form is /ˌsuːdɪˈpɪɡrəfəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.