How to pronounce exclay
Say it like EKS-klay. Exclay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EKS).
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- EKS
- klay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exclay 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.
- klayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of exclay
American and British speakers say exclay in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkskleɪ/ in the US and /ˈɛkskleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EKS-klay.
What does exclay mean?
- lightweight aggregate made by heating clay
Where does exclay come from?
Clipping of expanded clay.
Questions about saying exclay
How do you pronounce exclay?
Say EKS-klay. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkskleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɛkskleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exclay?
Exclay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EKS). Broken into parts: EKS · klay.
Do Americans and Brits say exclay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkskleɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɛkskleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.