How to pronounce exclave
Say it like EKS-klayv. Exclave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EKS).
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- EKS
- klayv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exclave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- klayvKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of exclave
American and British speakers say exclave in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkskleɪv/ in the US and /ˈɛkskleɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: EKS-klayv.
What does exclave mean?
- A portion of a country's territory not connected to the main part.“Alaska and Kaliningrad are both examples of exclaves.”
- A detached part of an organ, as of the pancreas, thyroid (accessory thyroids), or other gland.
- To separate a region in a way that turns it into an exclave.
Where does exclave come from?
From ex- + (en)clave.
Questions about saying exclave
How do you pronounce exclave?
Say EKS-klayv. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkskleɪv/. In British English it is /ˈɛkskleɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exclave?
Exclave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EKS). Broken into parts: EKS · klayv.
Do Americans and Brits say exclave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkskleɪv/ and the British form is /ˈɛkskleɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.