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  1. What's the correct pronunciation of "epitome": "Epi-tome" or "Epi-tuh ...

    A friend said that epitome is pronounced as epi-tuh-mi and not epi-tome (with the tome like home). Who is right? Also, is the pronunciation purely dependent on the region where you learnt English?

  2. An epitome—grammatically correct? - English Language & Usage …

    Nov 27, 2017 · Can you say "an epitome of" grammatically, or is "the epitome of" the only proper phrasing?

  3. Usage of the word Epitome - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Sep 23, 2015 · According to google one of the meanings of the word epitome is:a summary of a written work; an abstract. So can I use this word to say "This theorem is the epitome of this lecture". Is this …

  4. Is usage of the word epitome in a negative sense correct?

    Aug 22, 2014 · Can the word epitome be used in a negative context like in this statement He is the epitome of corruption. And should I be using the epitome instead of an epitome?

  5. pronunciation - How to pronounce epitome? - English Language

    Dec 13, 2015 · I have always been pronouncing it as ye-pi-to-m. Usage Kala was considered the epitome(ye-pi-to-m) of success by her gym trainer after she lost 30 kgs in just 3 months. Is it not the …

  6. What is a word or phrase for "perfect example of" that also ...

    Jan 6, 2023 · Perhaps the word you are looking for is epitome defined according to Merriam-Webster as a typical or ideal example : EMBODIMENT the British monarchy itself is the epitome of tradition …

  7. pronunciation - What words are commonly mispronounced by literate ...

    Quite a few words are mispronounced by under-educated people, or people learning English as a second language. Some words are often mispronounced by quite educated people who read, and …

  8. What is a good word for “best example”?

    Jan 21, 2013 · I would suggest epitome. (the epitome of) a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type: she looked the epitome of elegance and good taste Oxford Dictionaries Online

  9. Singular or plural 'Rolls Royce of hearing aids'?

    Jul 3, 2025 · An advert says of a certain two products : These two are the Rolls Royce of hearing aids. At first, my sense tells me that 'Rolls Royces' would be more correct. But would I say 'they are the epit...

  10. antonyms - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 23, 2015 · 1 Google gives this example for "epitome": "she looked the epitome of elegance and good taste" I'm wondering whether there's an opposite word, to mean "the best example of the …