How to Pronounce “epilepsy”
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- American (US)
- /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/
- British (UK)
- /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/
- Australian (AU)
- /ˈepəlepsi/
What “epilepsy” means
noun — A neurological disorder marked by recurrent seizures.
Example: Her epilepsy has been controlled by medication for years.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “epilepsy” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "epilepsy" mean?
epilepsy (noun): A neurological disorder marked by recurrent seizures. For example — Her epilepsy has been controlled by medication for years.
How do you pronounce "epilepsy" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "epilepsy", /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "epilepsy"?
/ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ in American English, /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ in British English, /ˈepəlepsi/ in Australian English.
Which syllable is stressed in "epilepsy"?
“epilepsy” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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