How to pronounce excimer
Say it like ek-SIM-er. Excimer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM).
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- ek
- SIM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excimer 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.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of excimer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-SIM-uh.
What does excimer mean?
- Any diatomic exciplex
Where does excimer come from?
Blend of excited + dimer.
Words that rhyme with excimer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of excimer.
Questions about saying excimer
How do you pronounce excimer?
Say ek-SIM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkˈsɪmɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɛkˈsɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excimer?
Excimer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM). Broken into parts: ek · SIM · er.
Is excimer 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 /ˌɛkˈsɪmə/ (ek-SIM-uh).