how to pronounce épi

/e.pi/

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épi is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of épi in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… de prime de risque en épi yo smic on …”

meanings of épi

noun:

Angle parking.
Cowlick.
Vegetables.
Shelf or storage unit with storage areas on both sides, that is placed in the middle of a room, notably found in libraries.
Finial.
Ear (of corn).
Opus spicatum.
Spica (bandage).
Groyne, groin.

épi frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word épi occurs in french on average 1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.