How to pronounce exemplify
Say it like ig-ZEM-pluh-fy. Exemplify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM).
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- ig
- ZEM
- pluh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exemplify 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of exemplify
American and British speakers say exemplify in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZEM-pluh-fy.
What does exemplify mean?
- To show or illustrate by example.
- To be an instance of or serve as an example.
- To make an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal.
Where does exemplify come from?
From Middle English exemplifien, from Middle French exemplifier and its etymon Medieval Latin exemplificō, from Latin exemplum (“example”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying exemplify
How do you pronounce exemplify?
Say ig-ZEM-pluh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exemplify?
Exemplify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM). Broken into parts: ig · ZEM · pluh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say exemplify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.