How to pronounce sepia
Say it like SEE-pee-uh. Sepia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- pee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sepia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sepia
American and British speakers say sepia in essentially the same way: /ˈsipiə/ in the US and /ˈsiːpiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-pee-uh.
What does sepia mean?
- A dark brown pigment made from the secretions of the cuttlefish.
- A dark, slightly reddish, brown color.
- A sepia-colored drawing or photograph.
- Of a dark reddish-brown color.
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Questions about saying sepia
How do you pronounce sepia?
Say SEE-pee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsipiə/. In British English it is /ˈsiːpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sepia?
Sepia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · pee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say sepia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsipiə/ and the British form is /ˈsiːpiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.