word
Epitome
Ih-pit-uh-mee
/ɪˈpɪtəmi/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Epitome
Sounds like
Four syllables, not three. Ends like ‘me’, not ‘home’.
Dictionary meaning
A perfect example of a quality or type.
Examples
- She is the epitome of professionalism.
Synonyms: embodiment, essence, quintessence
Common mispronunciations
EP-i-tomeEP-i-toam
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