How to pronounce exigence
Say it like EG-zih-juns. Exigence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG).
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- EG
- zih
- juns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exigence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- junsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exigence
American and British speakers say exigence in essentially the same way: /ˈɛɡzɪdʒəns/ in the US and /ˈɛɡzɪdʒəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: EG-zih-juns.
What does exigence mean?
- Exigency.
Where does exigence come from?
Borrowed from French exigence.
Questions about saying exigence
How do you pronounce exigence?
Say EG-zih-juns. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɡzɪdʒəns/. In British English it is /ˈɛɡzɪdʒəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exigence?
Exigence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG). Broken into parts: EG · zih · juns.
Do Americans and Brits say exigence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛɡzɪdʒəns/ and the British form is /ˈɛɡzɪdʒəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.