How to pronounce exegesis
Say it like ek-sih-JEE-sis. Exegesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE).
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- ek
- sih
- JEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exegesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exegesis
American and British speakers say exegesis in essentially the same way: /ɛksɪˈdʒisɪs/ in the US and /ɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-sih-JEE-sis.
What does exegesis mean?
- A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious text.
- An explanatory note; a gloss.
Words that rhyme with exegesis
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Questions about saying exegesis
How do you pronounce exegesis?
Say ek-sih-JEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ɛksɪˈdʒisɪs/. In British English it is /ɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exegesis?
Exegesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE). Broken into parts: ek · sih · JEE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say exegesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛksɪˈdʒisɪs/ and the British form is /ɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.