How to Pronounce Ephor

To pronounce "ephor", say EPH-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛfə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɛfə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ephor”

"ephor" has 2 syllables: eph-or. It rhymes with kefir and blephar, if that helps it stick.

What does ephor mean?

noun

  1. One of the five annually-elected senior magistrates in various Dorian states, especially in ancient Sparta, where they oversaw the actions of Spartan kings.
  2. (in modern Greece) A superintendent or curator.

Words that rhyme with ephor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kefirblepharblephar-

Related words

oracleephorusephorosephoraltyepistatesecclesiastareopagusephebe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ephor"?▾

"Ephor" has 2 syllables: eph · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "ephor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ephor" is /ˈɛfə/.

What does "ephor" mean?▾

Ephor: One of the five annually-elected senior magistrates in various Dorian states, especially in ancient Sparta, where they oversaw the actions of Spartan kings.

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