How to pronounce examples
Say it like ig-ZAM-pulz. Examples has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/ig-ZAM-pulz
UK British/ɪɡˈzɑːmpəlz/ig-ZAHM-pulz
- ig
- ZAM
- pulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Examples 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.
- pulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of examples
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: ig-ZAHM-pulz.
What does examples mean?
noun
- plural of example How to pronounce example
- third-person singular simple present indicative of example How to pronounce example
Questions about saying examples
How do you pronounce examples?
Say ig-ZAM-pulz. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɑːmpəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in examples?
Examples has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM). Broken into parts: ig · ZAM · pulz.
Is examples 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 /ɪɡˈzɑːmpəlz/ (ig-ZAHM-pulz).