How to Pronounce Epiphany

To pronounce "epiphany", say EP-iph-any — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛˈpɪf.ə.ni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɛˈpɪf.ə.ni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “epiphany”

"epiphany" has 3 syllables: ep-iph-any. It rhymes with polyphony and tiffany, if that helps it stick.

What does epiphany mean?

noun

  1. The appearance of Jesus Christ to the Magi on the twelfth day after Christmas.
  2. An annual Christian feast celebrating this event.

noun

  1. An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.

    “It came to her in an epiphany what her life's work was to be.”

  2. A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.

Synonyms

Twelfth DayTwelfthtideTwelvetideaha momentenlightenmentnirvanasatoritheophany

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Words that rhyme with epiphany

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polyphonytiffany

Related words

enlightenmentrevelationbreakthroughdisclosureexposureeye-openerawakening

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "epiphany"?▾

"Epiphany" has 3 syllables: ep · iph · any.

What is the IPA transcription of "epiphany"?▾

The IPA transcription of "epiphany" is /ɛˈpɪf.ə.ni/.

What does "epiphany" mean?▾

Epiphany: The appearance of Jesus Christ to the Magi on the twelfth day after Christmas.

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