Loanword · Greek
Cómo se dice y pronuncia «epítome» en English — Epitome/4-syl/
/ɪˈpɪt.ə.miː/
Del griego *epitomḗ* (compendio), de *epitémnein* (cortar). Cuatro sílabas, no tres.
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Common mistakes 1 variants
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- pit - o - me
ɪˈpɪt.ə.miː — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Epitome?
Epitome is pronounced /ɪˈpɪt.ə.miː/ — "E-pit-o-me" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Epitome?
Epitome has 4 syllables: E-pit-o-me. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Epitome?
The first syllable — "E" — carries primary stress: /ɪˈpɪt.ə.miː/.
Where does the word Epitome come from?
Epitome is a Greek loanword — From Greek *epitomḗ* (abridgment), from *epitémnein* (to cut short). Four syllables, not three..
Is Epitome pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Epitome is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.
How can I practice pronouncing Epitome?
Break the word into 4 syllables and exaggerate each: E—PIT—O—ME. Stress the first syllable loudly.