To pronounce "episode", say EP-is-od-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɛpɪsəʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɛpɪsəʊd/
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"episode" has 4 syllables: ep-is-od-e. It rhymes with goad and abode, if that helps it stick.
noun
“It was a most embarrassing episode in my life.”
“I can't wait till next week’s episode.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Episode" has 4 syllables: ep · is · od · e.
The IPA transcription of "episode" is /ˈɛpɪsəʊd/.
Episode: An incident, action, or time period standing out by itself, but more or less connected with a complete series of events.
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