How to pronounce exclamation
Say it like eks-kluh-MAY-shun. Exclamation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- eks
- kluh
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exclamation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exclamation
American and British speakers say exclamation in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: eks-kluh-MAY-shun.
What does exclamation mean?
- A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.
- A word expressing outcry; an interjection.
- An exclamation mark.
Where does exclamation come from?
Borrowed from Middle French exclamation, from Latin exclāmātiō, from exclāmō (“to cry out”) + -tiō.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with exclamation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exclamation.
Questions about saying exclamation
How do you pronounce exclamation?
Say eks-kluh-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exclamation?
Exclamation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: eks · kluh · MAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say exclamation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.