How to pronounce epoch
epoch
/ˈepək/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈiːpək/.
What to watch for
ch is pronounced /k/ here, not as in “chair”.
Epoch, sound by sound
| /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. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
More words with the /ʌ/ sound
- qatar/kʌˈtɑːr/
- curacao/ˈkjʊrəsaʊ/
- quebec/kwəˈbek/
- genre/ˈʒɑːnrə/
- often/ˈɔːfən/
- massachusetts/mæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
- tinnitus/ˈtɪnɪtəs/
- fungi/ˈfʌndʒaɪ/
- michael/ˈmaɪkəl/
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce epoch?
Epoch is pronounced /ˈepək/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈiːpək/, is also used.
How many syllables are in epoch?
Epoch has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in epoch?
The first syllable: /ˈepək/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in epoch?
ch is pronounced /k/ here, not as in “chair”.