How to pronounce exiguous
Say it like ig-ZIG-yoo-us. Exiguous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIG).
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- ig
- ZIG
- yoo
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exiguous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exiguous
American and British speakers say exiguous in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɪɡjuəs/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɪɡjuːəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZIG-yoo-us.
What does exiguous mean?
- Scanty; meager.
Where does exiguous come from?
From Latin exiguus (“strict, exact”), from exigere (“to measure against a standard”).
Words that rhyme with exiguous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exiguous.
Questions about saying exiguous
How do you pronounce exiguous?
Say ig-ZIG-yoo-us. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɪɡjuəs/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɪɡjuːəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exiguous?
Exiguous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIG). Broken into parts: ig · ZIG · yoo · us.
Do Americans and Brits say exiguous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɪɡjuəs/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɪɡjuːəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.