How to pronounce exogamy
Say it like ek-SOG-uh-mee. Exogamy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOG).
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- ek
- SOG
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exogamy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of exogamy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ek-SOG-uh-mee.
What does exogamy mean?
- Marriage to or mating with a person belonging to a tribe or group other than one's own, especially as required by custom or law.
- The fusion of two unrelated gametes.
Where does exogamy come from?
From exo- + -gamy. Coined by British lawyer and ethnologist John Ferguson McLennan in his Studies in Ancient History, page 25.
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Questions about saying exogamy
How do you pronounce exogamy?
Say ek-SOG-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈsɑɡəmi/. In British English it is /ɛkˈsɒɡəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exogamy?
Exogamy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOG). Broken into parts: ek · SOG · uh · mee.
Is exogamy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɛkˈsɒɡəmi/ (ek-SOG-uh-mee).