How to pronounce exhumation
Say it like eks-hyoo-MAY-shun. Exhumation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- eks
- hyoo
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhumation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- hyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exhumation
American and British speakers say exhumation in essentially the same way: /ɛksˌhjuˈmeɪʃən/ in the US and /ɛksˌhjuːˈmeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: eks-hyoo-MAY-shun.
What does exhumation mean?
- The act of digging up that which has been buried.
Words that rhyme with exhumation
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Questions about saying exhumation
How do you pronounce exhumation?
Say eks-hyoo-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɛksˌhjuˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɛksˌhjuːˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhumation?
Exhumation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: eks · hyoo · MAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say exhumation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛksˌhjuˈmeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɛksˌhjuːˈmeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.