How to pronounce exigencies
Say it like ek-SIJ-un-seez. Exigencies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIJ).
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- ek
- SIJ
- un
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exigencies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of exigencies
American and British speakers say exigencies in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkˈsɪdʒənsiz/ in the US and /ˌɛkˈsɪdʒənsiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-SIJ-un-seez.
What does exigencies mean?
- plural of exigency How to pronounce exigency
Questions about saying exigencies
How do you pronounce exigencies?
Say ek-SIJ-un-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkˈsɪdʒənsiz/. In British English it is /ˌɛkˈsɪdʒənsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exigencies?
Exigencies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIJ). Broken into parts: ek · SIJ · un · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say exigencies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkˈsɪdʒənsiz/ and the British form is /ˌɛkˈsɪdʒənsiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.