How do you pronounce "epoch"?

In American English: /ˈɛpək/ (EHP-uhk). In British English: /ˈiːpɒk/ (EEP-ok). In Canadian English: /ˈɛpək/ (EHP-uhk). In Australian English: /ˈɛpɒk/ (EHP-ok).

Is "epoch" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛpək/ (EHP-uhk), while in British English it's /ˈiːpɒk/ (EEP-ok).

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epoch

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/ˈɛpək/

EHP-uhk

Syllable Breakdown

ɛpep·əkoch

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