How to pronounce examines
Say it like ig-ZAM-unz. Examines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM).
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- ig
- ZAM
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Examines 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of examines
American and British speakers say examines in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzæmənz/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzæmɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZAM-inz.
What does examines mean?
- plural of examine How to pronounce examine
- third-person singular simple present indicative of examine How to pronounce examine
Questions about saying examines
How do you pronounce examines?
Say ig-ZAM-unz. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzæmənz/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzæmɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in examines?
Examines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM). Broken into parts: ig · ZAM · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say examines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzæmənz/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzæmɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.