2 syllables: The E, poch Times. Stress on poch Times.
thee-EE-pahk-teyemz
/ði ˈiː pɑk taɪmz/
The Epoch Times is pronounced thee-EE-pahk-teyemz (/ði ˈiː pɑk taɪmz/). It has two syllables (The E-poch Times), with the stress on "poch Times". The Epoch Times is a news organization founded in 2000, known for its coverage of global affairs from a U.S.-based pro‑freedom, pro‑traditional values perspective. As a proper noun, it refers to the publication and its platform, distinct from generic epochs or newspapers. The name combines a historical term with a modern media outlet, often appearing in discussions of media bias and independent journalism.
proper nounThe Epoch Times is a news organization founded in 2000, known for its coverage of global affairs from a U.S.-based pro‑freedom, pro‑traditional values perspective. As a proper noun, it refers to the publication and its platform, distinct from generic epochs or newspapers. The name combines a historical term with a modern media outlet, often appearing in discussions of media bias and independent journalism.
"I read The Epoch Times for its in-depth international reporting."
"The Epoch Times published a feature on climate policy last week."
"Some researchers cited The Epoch Times in their analysis, noting its editorial stance."
Pronounce it as: the US: /ðiː ˈepɒk taɪmz/ or /ði ɪˈpɒk taɪmz/ depending on rhythm; UK: /ðə ɪˈpɒk taɪmz/; AU: /ðə iˈpɒk taɪmz/. Stress falls on Epoch and Times. Start with a light /ð/ or /ðə/ followed by 'ee-pok' with the short o as in 'pot,' and end with the plural /taɪmz/ like 'times.' For clarity, say “the E-pock Times.” You’ll want a clean link between words, avoiding an extra pause between The and Epoch. Audio reference: search Pronounce and Forvo entries for Epoch and Times, then blend with a smooth connected speech transition.
Common errors include misplacing stress (trying to stress 'Times' over 'Epoch'), mispronouncing Epoch as ee-POCH instead of E-pock, and elongating the sibilant in Times. Correct by stressing Epoch on the second syllable: e-POCH not ee-POCH, and keep Times as a short, crisp /taɪmz/. Maintain a light initial 'The' with either /ðiː/ before a vowel or /ðə/ before a consonant, depending on rhythm. Practice a quick, 1‑2‑3 beat: The /ðiː/ → E-pock /ˈepɒk/ → Times /taɪmz/. Listening to native speakers can help calibrate the transitions between words.
In US English, final 's' in Times is /z/ in continuous speech and /s/ in careful speech; Epoch keeps /ˈepɒk/. UK English typically uses /ðə/ before consonants and /ðiː/ before vowels, with Epoch /ˈepɒk/ and Times /taɪmz/. Australian tends to be similar to UK with slightly flatter vowels; mouth positions are fairly parallel across accents, but the vowel quality of /ɒ/ in Epoch and /aɪ/ in Times may shift slightly with rhotic or non‑rhotic tendencies. Focus on keeping Epoch’s first syllable crisp and Times with a voiced /z/ in connected speech.
Dictionaries aside, the difficulty lies in compound brand naming, rapid word linking, and the non‑phonemic spelling of Epoch (not ee‑poch). The key challenges are the /ˈepɒk/ stress pattern and linking across two words with a short /z/ or /s/ ending on Times depending on rhythm. Additionally, The can become either /ðə/ or /ðiː/ based on next word, which changes the flow. Practice chunking: The Epoch /ðə ɪˈpɒk/ and then Times /taɪmz/ with a quick, melodic link.
Epoch has no silent letters; all vowels are pronounced in the standard /ˈepɒk/ with the o as a short a-like sound, and the c as a hard /k/. Times ends with a voiced /z/ in fluent speech, and /s/ in slower, careful speech. The The at the start can be /ðə/ or /ðiː/ depending on rhythm, but none of the letters are silent. Emphasize the contrast: The (weak), Epoch (strong), Times (moderate).
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The Epoch Times derives its name from a combination of two elements: epoch, a noun meaning a particular period of time marked by distinctive events, and times, used here in the sense of a publication or periodical. The word epoch itself comes from the Greek epochē, via Latin, meaning a deliberate point in time marked for reference. In English, epoch originally described a historically significant division or era, often used in scientific or religious contexts. The Epoch Times (the organization) adopted the term to imply a new era of journalism, positioning itself as a counterpoint to mainstream media narratives. The exact branding of the organization—capitalized as a proper noun with definite article—signals a distinct corporate identity rather than a generic reference to a period. The phrase gained prominence in contemporary discourse around media ecosystems, especially in contexts emphasizing independent or alternative perspectives. First known use as a media entity appears in late 20th to early 21st century branding efforts, aligning with global expansion and the rise of digital news platforms. Over time, the name has become associated with its multi-language operations and global editorial network, though it remains a single brand representing a specific news outlet rather than a generic phrase.
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