How to pronounce exemplifying
Say it like ig-ZEM-pluh-fy-ing. Exemplifying has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM).
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- ig
- ZEM
- pluh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exemplifying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exemplifying
American and British speakers say exemplifying in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZEM-pluh-fy-ing.
What does exemplifying mean?
- present participle and gerund of exemplify How to pronounce exemplify
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Questions about saying exemplifying
How do you pronounce exemplifying?
Say ig-ZEM-pluh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exemplifying?
Exemplifying has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM). Broken into parts: ig · ZEM · pluh · fy · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say exemplifying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌfaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.