How to pronounce exegetes
Say it like EK-sih-jeets. Exegetes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- sih
- jeets
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exegetes 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jeetsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of exegetes
American and British speakers say exegetes in essentially the same way: /ˈɛksɪˌdʒits/ in the US and /ˈɛksɪˌdʒiːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-sih-jeets.
What does exegetes mean?
- plural of exegete How to pronounce exegete
- third-person singular simple present indicative of exegete How to pronounce exegete
Questions about saying exegetes
How do you pronounce exegetes?
Say EK-sih-jeets. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɪˌdʒits/. In British English it is /ˈɛksɪˌdʒiːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exegetes?
Exegetes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · sih · jeets.
Do Americans and Brits say exegetes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛksɪˌdʒits/ and the British form is /ˈɛksɪˌdʒiːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.