epistemology

How to Split "epistemology" into Syllables

The word epistemology is divided into 6 syllables: e·pi·ste·mo·lo·gy. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• e — 1st syllable
• pi — 2nd syllable
• ste — 3rd syllable
• mo — 4th syllable
• lo — 5th syllable
• gy — 6th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of epistemology:

• IPA: /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒləd͡ʒi/

📖 Definitions

1. epistemology (countable and uncountable, plural epistemologies)
2. epistemology on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

📚 Word Origin & History

From Ancient Greek ἐπιστήμη (epistḗmē, “science, knowledge”), from ἐπίσταμαι (epístamai, “I know”) + -λογία (-logía, “study or logic of”), from λόγος (lógos, “speech, language”). The term was introduced into English by the Scottish philosopher James Frederick Ferrier (1808-1864).

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