How to pronounce exocommunication
Say it like eg-ZAW-kuh-myoo-nih-kay-shun. Exocommunication has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAW).
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- eg
- ZAW
- kuh
- myoo
- nih
- kay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exocommunication pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- egKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ZAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- myooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exocommunication
American and British speakers say exocommunication in essentially the same way: /ɛɡˈzɔkʌˌmjunɪˌkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ɛɡˈzɔːkʌˌmjuːnɪˌkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: eg-ZAW-kuh-myoo-nih-kay-shun.
What does exocommunication mean?
- Communication with extraterrestrial species.
Where does exocommunication come from?
From exo- + communication.
Questions about saying exocommunication
How do you pronounce exocommunication?
Say eg-ZAW-kuh-myoo-nih-kay-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɛɡˈzɔkʌˌmjunɪˌkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɛɡˈzɔːkʌˌmjuːnɪˌkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exocommunication?
Exocommunication has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAW). Broken into parts: eg · ZAW · kuh · myoo · nih · kay · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say exocommunication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛɡˈzɔkʌˌmjunɪˌkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɛɡˈzɔːkʌˌmjuːnɪˌkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.