The spelling of the word "ep assent" can be tricky because of its two silent letters, "e" and "p." The proper pronunciation of this word is /ɛp əˈsɛnt/. The "e" is silent, similar to the word "epoch." The "p" is also silent, making the "ss" sound similar to the word "assent." "Ep assent" is a phrase commonly used in legal contexts, meaning the written approval of a legal document by a bishop or other religious authority.