How many syllables in "epithet"?

"epithet" has 3 lettergrepen (ep - i - thet).

How to divide "epithet"?

"epithet" divides into 3 parts: ep · i · thet.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"epithet": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ep·i·thet

Hoofdklemtoon

EP-i-thet(ep · i · thet)● ○ ○

Stress in "epithet" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛpɪθɛt⁄

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IPAˈɛpɪθɛt

Lettergrepenep·i·thet

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How many syllables in "epithet"?: "epithet" has 3 lettergrepen (ep - i - thet).
How to divide "epithet"?: "epithet" divides into 3 parts: ep · i · thet.
Where is the stress in "epithet"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "epithet"?: Say each syllable slowly (ep... i... thet) and listen on SayItVid.