How to pronounce example
Say it like ig-ZAM-pul. Example has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM).
- ig
- ZAM
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Example 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.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of example
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: ig-ZAHM-pul.
What does example mean?
- Something that is representative of all such things in a group.
- Something that serves to illustrate or explain a rule.
- Something that serves as a pattern of behaviour to be imitated (a good example) or not to be imitated (a bad example).“Nelson Mandela was an example for many to follow.”
- To be illustrated or exemplified (by).
Where does example come from?
From Middle English example, exaumple, from Old French example, essaumple, from Latin exemplum (“sample, pattern, specimen, copy for imitation, etc.”, literally “what is taken out”); see exempt.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- byspel
- exemplar
- exemplificator
- exemplum
- illustration
- instance
- representative
- model
Words that rhyme with example
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of example.
Questions about saying example
How do you pronounce example?
Say ig-ZAM-pul. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in example?
Example has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM). Broken into parts: ig · ZAM · pul.
Is example pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/ (ig-ZAHM-pul).