How to pronounce exeunt
Say it like EK-see-unt. Exeunt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- see
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exeunt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exeunt
American and British speakers say exeunt in essentially the same way: /ˈɛksiənt/ in the US and /ˈɛksiənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-see-unt.
What does exeunt mean?
- A stage direction for more than one actor to leave the stage.
- An act of one or more actors leaving the stage.
Where does exeunt come from?
Borrowed from Latin exeunt (“they leave”), the third-person plural present active indicative of exeō (“leave”).
Questions about saying exeunt
How do you pronounce exeunt?
Say EK-see-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksiənt/. In British English it is /ˈɛksiənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exeunt?
Exeunt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · see · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say exeunt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛksiənt/ and the British form is /ˈɛksiənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.