How to pronounce exordium
Say it like eg-ZOR-dee-um. Exordium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR).
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- eg
- ZOR
- dee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exordium 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.
- ZORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exordium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: eg-ZAW-dee-um.
What does exordium mean?
- A beginning.
- The introduction to an essay or discourse.
Where does exordium come from?
Borrowed from Latin exordium (“beginning, commencement”), from exōrdior (“to begin, commence”), from ex (“out of, from”) + ōrdior (“to begin”).
Questions about saying exordium
How do you pronounce exordium?
Say eg-ZOR-dee-um. The American pronunciation is /ɛɡˈzɔrdiəm/. In British English it is /ɛɡˈzɔːdiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exordium?
Exordium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR). Broken into parts: eg · ZOR · dee · um.
Is exordium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛɡˈzɔːdiəm/ (eg-ZAW-dee-um).