How to pronounce epitome

The trap

Not “epi-tome”. Four syllables, stress on the second, and the final e is said as “ee”.

Tip. Say “ih”, stress “PIT”, then “uh-mee”.

More on this sound: English word stress: which syllable to stress and why it matters

Say it in a sentence

1. She is the epitome of calm. Practice
2. This hotel is the epitome of luxury. Practice

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