How to pronounce exemplar
Say it like ig-ZEM-plar. Exemplar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM).
- ig
- ZEM
- plar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exemplar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- plarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of exemplar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: eg-ZEM-pluh.
What does exemplar mean?
- Something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example.“Michelangelo's "David" is an exemplar of Renaissance sculpture.”
- Something typical or representative; an example that typifies its class.
- A pattern after which others should be made; an archetype.
Where does exemplar come from?
From Middle English exempler, from Middle French exemplair, and its source, Latin exemplar, from Latin exemplum (“example”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying exemplar
How do you pronounce exemplar?
Say ig-ZEM-plar. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑr/. In British English it is /ɛɡˈzɛmplə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exemplar?
Exemplar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM). Broken into parts: ig · ZEM · plar.
Is exemplar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛɡˈzɛmplə/ (eg-ZEM-pluh).