How to pronounce exam
Say it like ig-ZAM. Exam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM).
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- ig
- ZAM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of exam
American and British speakers say exam in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzæm/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZAM.
What does exam mean?
- a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge“when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with exam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exam.
Questions about saying exam
How do you pronounce exam?
Say ig-ZAM. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzæm/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exam?
Exam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM). Broken into parts: ig · ZAM.
Do Americans and Brits say exam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzæm/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.