How to pronounce exigent
Say it like EK-sih-junt. Exigent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- sih
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exigent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exigent
American and British speakers say exigent in essentially the same way: /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/ in the US and /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-sih-junt.
What does exigent mean?
- Urgent; pressing; needing immediate action.
- Demanding; requiring great effort.
Where does exigent come from?
From Latin exigēns, present active participle of exigō (“demand, require”).
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Questions about saying exigent
How do you pronounce exigent?
Say EK-sih-junt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/. In British English it is /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exigent?
Exigent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · sih · junt.
Do Americans and Brits say exigent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/ and the British form is /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.