How to pronounce exhume
Say it like ek-SYOOM. Exhume has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYOOM).
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- ek
- SYOOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhume pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SYOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of exhume
American and British speakers say exhume in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈsjum/ in the US and /ɛksˈhjuːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: eks-HYOOM.
What does exhume mean?
- To dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter.“The archeologist exhumed artifacts from the ground with a shovel.”
- To uncover; to bring to light.“Long dead traditions are exhumed just for the tourists.”
Where does exhume come from?
From Medieval Latin exhumō, from Latin ex- + humō (“to bury”).
Words that rhyme with exhume
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exhume.
Questions about saying exhume
How do you pronounce exhume?
Say ek-SYOOM. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈsjum/. In British English it is /ɛksˈhjuːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhume?
Exhume has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYOOM). Broken into parts: ek · SYOOM.
Do Americans and Brits say exhume the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈsjum/ and the British form is /ɛksˈhjuːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.