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epitome
Definition:
(nou) a standard or typical example (nou) a brief abstract (as of an article or book)
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈpɪtəmi
Examples:
BNLmarshie is the epitome of manliness.
It's the epitome of elitist hogwash.
The goddess is the epitome of beauty.
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Common mistakes of epitome pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ep-ˈi-tome". The correct pronunciation places the stress on the second syllable in US English: "ˈɛpɪˌtoʊmi" and UK English: "ɪˈpɪtəmi". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "epitome" with an "a" sound, saying "ep-ˈit-uh-mee". The correct US pronunciation is "ˈɛpɪˌtoʊmi" and UK is "ɪˈpɪtəmi". Tip: Focus on the "i" as in "bit" and "o" as in "go".
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is adding an unnecessary syllable, pronouncing it as "ep-ih-ˈtoh-mee". The correct forms are "ˈɛpɪˌtoʊmi" (US) and "ɪˈpɪtəmi" (UK). Tip: Keep it to four syllables, not five.
- Mispronouncing the final "e": Some say "epitome" ending with "ee", like "ep-ih-ˈtoh-mee". The correct endings are "ˈɛpɪˌtoʊmi" (US) and "ɪˈpɪtəmi" (UK). Tip: The last sound should be a short "i" sound, not "ee".
- Confusing it with similar words: People often confuse "epitome" with "epitomize", mispronouncing it as "ep-ih-ˈtohm". Remember, "epitome" is pronounced "ˈɛpɪˌtoʊmi" (US) and "ɪˈpɪtəmi" (UK). Tip: Focus on the distinct meanings and pronunciations of each word.