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epitome. [ Greek from epitemnein, to cut short]

1. A typical or ideal example
2. A summary of a written work

Which is true about the pronunciation of the word epitome?

a. The accent is on the first syllable
b. The accent is on the third syllable
c. The accent is on the fourth syllable
d. The accent is on the second syllable

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

d. The accent is on the second syllable.

The pronunciation of "epitome" is typically /ɪˈpɪtəmi/, where the accent falls on the second syllable.