How to Pronounce Epigraph

To pronounce "epigraph", say EP-igr-aph — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛpɪˌɡɹæf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɛpɪˌɡɹæf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “epigraph”

"epigraph" has 3 syllables: ep-igr-aph.

What does epigraph mean?

noun

  1. An inscription, especially on a building.
  2. A literary quotation placed at the beginning of a book or other text.

verb

  1. To provide (a literary work) with an epigraph.

Antonyms

hypograph

Related words

inscriptinscriptionsculpsitscripsitabecedariumstoichedontitulusglyph

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "epigraph"?▾

"Epigraph" has 3 syllables: ep · igr · aph.

What is the IPA transcription of "epigraph"?▾

The IPA transcription of "epigraph" is /ˈɛpɪˌɡɹæf/.

What does "epigraph" mean?▾

Epigraph: An inscription, especially on a building.

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