How to pronounce exigency
Say it like EG-zuh-jun-see. Exigency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG).
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- EG
- zuh
- jun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exigency 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of exigency
American and British speakers say exigency in essentially the same way: /ˈɛɡzədʒənsi/ in the US and /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-sih-jun-see.
What does exigency mean?
- The demands or requirements of a situation which often demand immediate action.
- An urgent situation, one requiring extreme effort or attention.
Where does exigency come from?
From Middle French exigence, from Late Latin exigentia (“urgency”) (from exigēns + -ia), from exigere (“to demand”).
Questions about saying exigency
How do you pronounce exigency?
Say EG-zuh-jun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɡzədʒənsi/. In British English it is /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exigency?
Exigency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG). Broken into parts: EG · zuh · jun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say exigency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛɡzədʒənsi/ and the British form is /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.