How to pronounce exply
Say it like ek-SPLY. Exply has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLY).
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- ek
- SPLY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exply 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.
- SPLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of exply
American and British speakers say exply in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈsplaɪ/ in the US and /ɛkˈsplaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-SPLY.
What does exply mean?
- To clearly and unambiguously state something.“To exply that he was enjoying his meal, Charlie shouted, "This food tastes amazing!"”
Where does exply come from?
Back-formation from explicit, compare with implicit–imply.
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Questions about saying exply
How do you pronounce exply?
Say ek-SPLY. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈsplaɪ/. In British English it is /ɛkˈsplaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exply?
Exply has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLY). Broken into parts: ek · SPLY.
Do Americans and Brits say exply the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈsplaɪ/ and the British form is /ɛkˈsplaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.