How to pronounce exarticulate
Say it like ek-sar-TIK-yuu-lut. Exarticulate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIK).
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- ek
- sar
- TIK
- yuu
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exarticulate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exarticulate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-sah-TIK-yuu-lut.
What does exarticulate mean?
- Having only one joint; said of certain insects.
- To amputate a limb by cutting through a joint
Where does exarticulate come from?
From ex- + articulate.
Questions about saying exarticulate
How do you pronounce exarticulate?
Say ek-sar-TIK-yuu-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛksɑrˈtɪkjʊlət/. In British English it is /ˌɛksɑːˈtɪkjʊlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exarticulate?
Exarticulate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIK). Broken into parts: ek · sar · TIK · yuu · lut.
Is exarticulate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɛksɑːˈtɪkjʊlət/ (ek-sah-TIK-yuu-lut).