How to Pronounce Epitaxy

To pronounce "epitaxy", say EP-it-axy — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛpətæks.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɛpətæks.i/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “epitaxy”

"epitaxy" has 3 syllables: ep-it-axy.

What does epitaxy mean?

noun

  1. An overgrowth in which the overlying crystal is either induced into the same orientation, or otherwise grows under the influence of the underlying crystal into the same orientation.

Related words

metalorganicheteroepitaxyepigrowthexomorphismmorphotropismepitheliotropismexogenyplesiomorphism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "epitaxy"?▾

"Epitaxy" has 3 syllables: ep · it · axy.

What is the IPA transcription of "epitaxy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "epitaxy" is /ˈɛpətæks.i/.

What does "epitaxy" mean?▾

Epitaxy: An overgrowth in which the overlying crystal is either induced into the same orientation, or otherwise grows under the influence of the underlying crystal into the same orientation.

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