How to pronounce esemplasy
Say it like eh-SEM-pluh-see. Esemplasy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEM).
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- eh
- SEM
- pluh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Esemplasy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of esemplasy
American and British speakers say esemplasy in essentially the same way: /ɛˈsɛmpləsi/ in the US and /ɛˈsɛmpləsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-SEM-pluh-see.
What does esemplasy mean?
- The quality of being esemplastic or unifying.
Questions about saying esemplasy
How do you pronounce esemplasy?
Say eh-SEM-pluh-see. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈsɛmpləsi/. In British English it is /ɛˈsɛmpləsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in esemplasy?
Esemplasy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEM). Broken into parts: eh · SEM · pluh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say esemplasy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈsɛmpləsi/ and the British form is /ɛˈsɛmpləsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.