How to pronounce exemplum
Say it like ig-ZEM-plum. Exemplum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM).
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- ig
- ZEM
- plum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exemplum 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.
- plumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exemplum
American and British speakers say exemplum in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɛmpləm/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɛmpləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZEM-plum.
What does exemplum mean?
- An example.
- A story demonstrating a moral point; a parable.
Where does exemplum come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin exemplum.
Questions about saying exemplum
How do you pronounce exemplum?
Say ig-ZEM-plum. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɛmpləm/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɛmpləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exemplum?
Exemplum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM). Broken into parts: ig · ZEM · plum.
Do Americans and Brits say exemplum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɛmpləm/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɛmpləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.