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sepia

Definition:

(nou) a shade of brown with a tinge of red (nou) rich brown pigment prepared from the ink of cuttlefishes (nou) type genus of the Sepiidae

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I changed it to the sepia color.

It is commonly known as the sepia bolete.

It was originally sepia i think.

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Common mistakes of sepia pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "se-PEE-uh" instead of "SEP-ee-uh". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, /ˈsɛp.i.ə/.
Overemphasizing the "e": Some people pronounce "sepia" with an exaggerated "e" sound, leading to "SEE-pee-uh". Tip: Focus on a quick, soft "e" as in /ˈsɛp.i.ə/, not a long "e".
Ignoring the schwa sound: Learners may skip the schwa sound in the last syllable, saying "SEP-ee-ah". Tip: Include the schwa /ə/ in the last syllable for correct pronunciation: /ˈsɛp.i.ə/.
Pronouncing "sepia" as a single syllable: Some say "SEH-pee" or "SEE-pia", merging syllables. Tip: Break it into three syllables: /ˈsɛp.i.ə/, ensuring each part is clear.
Confusing with similar words: It's common to confuse "sepia" with "sapia" or "sepiid". Tip: Remember that "sepia" refers specifically to a type of ink or color, pronounced /ˈsɛp.i.ə/.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "sepia" correctly?

The word "sepia" is pronounced as /ˈsiː.pi.ə/ in both American and British English. The primary stress is on the first syllable, "se," which sounds like "see."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "sepia" between American and British English?

No, "sepia" is pronounced the same way in both American and British English, /ˈsiː.pi.ə/. The stress and vowel sounds remain consistent across both variants.

What syllables are in the word "sepia"?

The word "sepia" has three syllables: "se," "pi," and "a." Each syllable is pronounced clearly, with the first syllable receiving the primary stress.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "sepia"?

A common mistake is to misplace the stress or to pronounce it with fewer syllables, such as "sep" instead of "se-pi-a." Remember to emphasize the first syllable and include all three syllables for correct pronunciation.