How to pronounce exclaim
Say it like iks-KLAYM. Exclaim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYM).
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- iks
- KLAYM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exclaim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of exclaim
American and British speakers say exclaim in essentially the same way: /ɪksˈkleɪm/ in the US and /ɪksˈkleɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: iks-KLAYM.
What does exclaim mean?
- To cry out suddenly, from some strong emotion.
- To say suddenly and with strong emotion.
Where does exclaim come from?
From Middle French exclamer, from Latin exclāmō, exclāmāre (“call out”), from ex- + clāmō (“to call”).
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Words that rhyme with exclaim
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Questions about saying exclaim
How do you pronounce exclaim?
Say iks-KLAYM. The American pronunciation is /ɪksˈkleɪm/. In British English it is /ɪksˈkleɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exclaim?
Exclaim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYM). Broken into parts: iks · KLAYM.
Do Americans and Brits say exclaim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪksˈkleɪm/ and the British form is /ɪksˈkleɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.