How to pronounce exciplex
Say it like EK-sih-pleks. Exciplex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- sih
- pleks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exciplex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pleksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of exciplex
American and British speakers say exciplex in essentially the same way: /ˈɛksɪˌplɛks/ in the US and /ˈɛksɪˌplɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-sih-pleks.
What does exciplex mean?
- Any complex or heteronuclear molecule existing in an excited state, that is dissociated in the ground state.
Where does exciplex come from?
Blend of excited + complex.
Questions about saying exciplex
How do you pronounce exciplex?
Say EK-sih-pleks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɪˌplɛks/. In British English it is /ˈɛksɪˌplɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exciplex?
Exciplex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · sih · pleks.
Do Americans and Brits say exciplex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛksɪˌplɛks/ and the British form is /ˈɛksɪˌplɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.