How to pronounce exclusives
Say it like iks-KLOO-sivz. Exclusives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- iks
- KLOO
- sivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exclusives 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.
- sivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exclusives
American and British speakers say exclusives in essentially the same way: /ɪksˈklusɪvz/ in the US and /ɪksˈkluːsɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: iks-KLOO-sivz.
What does exclusives mean?
- plural of exclusive How to pronounce exclusive
Questions about saying exclusives
How do you pronounce exclusives?
Say iks-KLOO-sivz. The American pronunciation is /ɪksˈklusɪvz/. In British English it is /ɪksˈkluːsɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exclusives?
Exclusives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: iks · KLOO · sivz.
Do Americans and Brits say exclusives the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪksˈklusɪvz/ and the British form is /ɪksˈkluːsɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.