How to pronounce exsanguine
Say it like eks-SANG-gwin. Exsanguine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SANG).
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- eks
- SANG
- gwin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exsanguine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gwinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exsanguine
American and British speakers say exsanguine in essentially the same way: /ɛksˈsæŋɡwɪn/ in the US and /ɛksˈsæŋɡwɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: eks-SANG-gwin.
What does exsanguine mean?
- Lacking blood; anemic, bloodless.
Where does exsanguine come from?
From ex- (prefix meaning ‘lacking, not possessing’) + Latin sanguinēs (a plural form of sanguī̆s (“blood”)) or sanguī̆s itself.
Questions about saying exsanguine
How do you pronounce exsanguine?
Say eks-SANG-gwin. The American pronunciation is /ɛksˈsæŋɡwɪn/. In British English it is /ɛksˈsæŋɡwɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exsanguine?
Exsanguine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SANG). Broken into parts: eks · SANG · gwin.
Do Americans and Brits say exsanguine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛksˈsæŋɡwɪn/ and the British form is /ɛksˈsæŋɡwɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.