How to pronounce exclusionary
Say it like iks-KLOO-zhuh-ner-ee. Exclusionary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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US American/ɪksˈkluʒəˌnɛri/iks-KLOO-zhuh-ner-ee
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- iks
- KLOO
- zhuh
- ner
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exclusionary 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.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does exclusionary mean?
adjective
- Acting to exclude something“Social groups are often exclusionary.”
Where does exclusionary come from?
From exclusion + -ary.
Words that rhyme with exclusionary
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Questions about saying exclusionary
How do you pronounce exclusionary?
Say iks-KLOO-zhuh-ner-ee. The American pronunciation is /ɪksˈkluʒəˌnɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exclusionary?
Exclusionary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: iks · KLOO · zhuh · ner · ee.