How to Pronounce "epileptic"
word
ˌɛpəˈɫɛptɪk
ep-uh-LEP-tik
ˌɛpɪlˈɛptɪk
ep-ih-LEP-tik
Definition
Relating to epilepsy, a neurological disorder that causes seizures. It can describe the condition, or a person who has epilepsy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛpəˈɫɛptɪk
British English
ˌɛpɪlˈɛptɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ep-uh-LEP-tik
UK
ep-ih-LEP-tik
Listen in Context
He had an epileptic seizure during the exam.
My cousin is epileptic and takes daily medicine.
Doctors study different epileptic disorders to find better treatments.
My friend doesn’t let being epileptic stop her from running marathons.