Epithet

How many syllables in Epithet?

epithet has 3 syllables

Split Epithet into syllables?

ep-i-thet

Definition of Epithet

An adjective or phrase that describes a person or thing, often in a negative way.

How should Epithet divide into syllables

There are 3 syllables in the word 'epithet'. The vowels are 'e', 'i', and 'e'. The consonants are 'p', 'th', and 't'.

Part of Speech - Epithet

Noun

The bully called me a hurtful epithet.

Sentences with Epithet

He was often referred to by the epithet 'The Great'.
The use of racial epithets is never acceptable.
She was embarrassed by the epithet given to her in high school.
The author used an epithet to describe the villain in the story.
The athlete was given the epithet 'The Flying Scotsman' due to his speed.

Quotes with Epithet

'I am not a thief,' he said, stung by the epithet.
The epithet is a handy literary tool for quickly characterizing a person, place, or thing.
The use of racial epithets is a form of hate speech.
The epithet is the writer's tool for telling the reader what the character is like.
The use of an epithet can reveal a lot about the speaker's opinion of the subject.

Number of characters in Epithet

7 ( e, p, i, t, h, e, t )

Unique letters in Epithet

5 ( e, p, i, t, h )

Epithet Backwards

tehtipe

Phonetic Transcription of Epithet

IPA (International): ˈepʌˌθet

ARA (American): ˈɛpʌˌθɛt

EPA (English): ˈepʌˌθet

EH-PAH-THEH-T

More Epithet Synonyms

characterization

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Epithet Rhymes

twinjet

inset

inkjet

exocet

eurodebt

learjet

mindset

heavyset

rudnet

eastmet

subset

asset

mediaset

mestrallet

telenet

investnet

selectnet

instinet

averette

goodlet

outset

greenslet

deskjet

guillemette

allnet