How to pronounce exclusive
Say it like iks-KLOO-siv. Exclusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- iks
- KLOO
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exclusive 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.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exclusive
American and British speakers say exclusive in essentially the same way: /ɪksˈklusɪv/ in the US and /ɪksˈkluːsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: iks-KLOO-siv.
What does exclusive mean?
- not divided or shared with others“they have exclusive use of the machine”“sole rights of publication”
- excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority“exclusive clubs”“an exclusive restaurants and shops”
- not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective“judging a contest with a single eye”“a single devotion to duty”
- a news report that is reported first by one news organization“he got a scoop on the bribery of city officials”
Where does exclusive come from?
From Latin exclūsīvus, from excludere (“to shut out, exclude”), from ex- (“out”) + variant form of verb claudere (“to close, shut”).
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Words that rhyme with exclusive
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Questions about saying exclusive
How do you pronounce exclusive?
Say iks-KLOO-siv. The American pronunciation is /ɪksˈklusɪv/. In British English it is /ɪksˈkluːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exclusive?
Exclusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: iks · KLOO · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say exclusive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪksˈklusɪv/ and the British form is /ɪksˈkluːsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.