How to pronounce exegete
Say it like EK-suh-jeet. Exegete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
- EK
- suh
- jeet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exegete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of exegete
American and British speakers say exegete in essentially the same way: /ˈɛksəˌdʒit/ in the US and /ˈɛksɪˌdʒiːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-sih-jeet.
What does exegete mean?
- A person skilled in exegesis; an interpreter of texts, difficult passages, law, oracles, and similar obscure or esoteric sources.
- (chiefly religion) To interpret; to perform an exegesis on.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- exegetist
- hermeneut
- hermeneutician
- hermeneuticist
Questions about saying exegete
How do you pronounce exegete?
Say EK-suh-jeet. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksəˌdʒit/. In British English it is /ˈɛksɪˌdʒiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exegete?
Exegete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · suh · jeet.
Do Americans and Brits say exegete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛksəˌdʒit/ and the British form is /ˈɛksɪˌdʒiːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.