How to pronounce epictetus

epictetus

/epɪkˈtiːtəs/

4 syllables, stress on the third

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There is a second pronunciation: /epɪkˈtiːʃəs/.

/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/iː/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

How do you pronounce epictetus?

Epictetus is pronounced /epɪkˈtiːtəs/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /epɪkˈtiːʃəs/, is also used.

How many syllables are in epictetus?

Epictetus has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in epictetus?

The third syllable: /epɪkˈtiːtəs/.