How to pronounce exonym
Say it like EK-suh-nim. Exonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- suh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exonym 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exonym
American and British speakers say exonym in essentially the same way: /ˈɛksənɪm/ in the US and /ˈɛksənɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-suh-nim.
What does exonym mean?
- An external name for a place, people or a language used by outgroup members (such as foreigners) instead of ingroup members (such as native-language speakers).
Where does exonym come from?
From exo- (“outside”) + -onym (“name”).
Questions about saying exonym
How do you pronounce exonym?
Say EK-suh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksənɪm/. In British English it is /ˈɛksənɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exonym?
Exonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · suh · nim.
Do Americans and Brits say exonym the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛksənɪm/ and the British form is /ˈɛksənɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.