How to pronounce epizeuxis
American English pronunciation
ep-ih-ZOOK-sis
- IPA
- /ˌɛpɪˈzuksɪs/
- Syllables
- ep · ih · ZOOK · sis (4 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What epizeuxis means
Saying one word several times in a row for force
In a sentence: "Run, run, run!" shouted the coach, using epizeuxis to get us moving.
Where it comes from: It's made of Greek word parts meaning upon and to yoke, or fasten together.
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