How to pronounce exegetic
Say it like ek-suh-JED-ik. Exegetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JED).
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- ek
- suh
- JED
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exegetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exegetic
American and British speakers say exegetic in essentially the same way: /ˌɛksəˈdʒɛdɪk/ in the US and /ˌɛksɪˈdʒɛtɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-sih-JET-ik.
What does exegetic mean?
- Of or pertaining to exegesis; exegetical; explanatory; interpretive.
Words that rhyme with exegetic
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Questions about saying exegetic
How do you pronounce exegetic?
Say ek-suh-JED-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛksəˈdʒɛdɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛksɪˈdʒɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exegetic?
Exegetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JED). Broken into parts: ek · suh · JED · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say exegetic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛksəˈdʒɛdɪk/ and the British form is /ˌɛksɪˈdʒɛtɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.