How to Pronounce Epitome

To pronounce "epitome", say ep-IT-om-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈpɪtəmi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɪˈpɪtəmi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪpˈɪtəmˌi/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “epitome”

Break "epitome" into 4 beats and lean on "IT" — that's the stressed one.

What does epitome mean?

noun

  1. The embodiment or encapsulation of a class of items.
  2. A representative example.

Synonyms

abstractsynopsisacmegreatestexemplarmodeltypeposter child

Antonyms

antithesis

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Related words

paradigmprototypeimageexamplearchetypequintessenceabstractessence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "epitome"?▾

"Epitome" has 4 syllables: ep · it · om · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "epitome"?▾

The IPA transcription of "epitome" is /ɪˈpɪtəmi/.

What does "epitome" mean?▾

Epitome: The embodiment or encapsulation of a class of items.

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