How to pronounce exhumes
Say it like eks-HYOOMZ. Exhumes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HYOOMZ).
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- eks
- HYOOMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhumes 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.
- HYOOMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of exhumes
American and British speakers say exhumes in essentially the same way: /ɛksˈhjumz/ in the US and /ɛksˈhjuːmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: eks-HYOOMZ.
What does exhumes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of exhume How to pronounce exhume
Questions about saying exhumes
How do you pronounce exhumes?
Say eks-HYOOMZ. The American pronunciation is /ɛksˈhjumz/. In British English it is /ɛksˈhjuːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhumes?
Exhumes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HYOOMZ). Broken into parts: eks · HYOOMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say exhumes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛksˈhjumz/ and the British form is /ɛksˈhjuːmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.