How to pronounce exemplifies
Say it like ig-ZEM-pluh-fyze. Exemplifies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM).
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- ig
- ZEM
- pluh
- fyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exemplifies 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.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of exemplifies
American and British speakers say exemplifies in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪz/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZEM-pluh-fyze.
What does exemplifies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of exemplify How to pronounce exemplify
Questions about saying exemplifies
How do you pronounce exemplifies?
Say ig-ZEM-pluh-fyze. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪz/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exemplifies?
Exemplifies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM). Broken into parts: ig · ZEM · pluh · fyze.
Do Americans and Brits say exemplifies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪz/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.