How to pronounce exams
Say it like ig-ZAMZ. Exams has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAMZ).
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- ig
- ZAMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exams 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.
- ZAMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of exams
American and British speakers say exams in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzæmz/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzæmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZAMZ.
What does exams mean?
- plural of exam How to pronounce exam
- third-person singular simple present indicative of exam How to pronounce exam
Questions about saying exams
How do you pronounce exams?
Say ig-ZAMZ. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzæmz/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzæmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exams?
Exams has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAMZ). Broken into parts: ig · ZAMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say exams the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzæmz/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzæmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.