How to Pronounce Epicene

To pronounce "epicene", say EP-ic-en-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɛpɪsiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɛpɪsiːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “epicene”

"epicene" has 4 syllables: ep-ic-en-e.

What does epicene mean?

noun

An epicene word; preceded by the: the epicene words of a language as a class.
An epicene person, whether biologically asexual, androgynous, hermaphrodite, or intersex; an androgyne, a hermaphrodite.

adjective

Of or relating to a class of Greek and Latin nouns that may refer to males or females but have a fixed grammatical gender (feminine, masculine, neuter, etc.).
Of or relating to nouns or pronouns in any language that have a single form for male and female referents.

Synonyms

common gynandromorphic gynandrous

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "epicene"?▾

"Epicene" has 4 syllables: ep · ic · en · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "epicene"?▾

The IPA transcription of "epicene" is /ˈɛpɪsiːn/.

What does "epicene" mean?▾

Epicene: An epicene word; preceded by the: the epicene words of a language as a class.

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