How to pronounce exclamations
Say it like eks-kluh-MAY-shunz. Exclamations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- eks
- kluh
- MAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exclamations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exclamations
American and British speakers say exclamations in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: eks-kluh-MAY-shunz.
What does exclamations mean?
- plural of exclamation How to pronounce exclamation
Words that rhyme with exclamations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exclamations.
Questions about saying exclamations
How do you pronounce exclamations?
Say eks-kluh-MAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exclamations?
Exclamations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: eks · kluh · MAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say exclamations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.