How to pronounce exemplars
Say it like ig-ZEM-plarz. Exemplars has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM).
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- ig
- ZEM
- plarz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exemplars 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.
- plarzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of exemplars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ig-ZEM-plahz.
What does exemplars mean?
- plural of exemplar How to pronounce exemplar
Questions about saying exemplars
How do you pronounce exemplars?
Say ig-ZEM-plarz. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑrz/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exemplars?
Exemplars has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM). Broken into parts: ig · ZEM · plarz.
Is exemplars 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 /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːz/ (ig-ZEM-plahz).