How to pronounce exemplarize
Say it like ig-zem-pluh-RYZE. Exemplarize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RYZE).
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- ig
- zem
- pluh
- RYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exemplarize 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.
- zemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of exemplarize
American and British speakers say exemplarize in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˌzɛmpləˈraɪz/ in the US and /ɪɡˌzɛmpləˈraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-zem-pluh-RYZE.
What does exemplarize mean?
- To make (something) exemplary; to illustrate or illustrate by example: To exemplarize a principle is to set it forth in a way that others can follow.
Where does exemplarize come from?
From exemplar + -ize.
Words that rhyme with exemplarize
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Questions about saying exemplarize
How do you pronounce exemplarize?
Say ig-zem-pluh-RYZE. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˌzɛmpləˈraɪz/. In British English it is /ɪɡˌzɛmpləˈraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exemplarize?
Exemplarize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RYZE). Broken into parts: ig · zem · pluh · RYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say exemplarize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˌzɛmpləˈraɪz/ and the British form is /ɪɡˌzɛmpləˈraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.