How to pronounce exuviate
Say it like ek-SOO-vih-ayt. Exuviate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- ek
- SOO
- vih
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exuviate 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.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of exuviate
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: ig-ZYOO-vih-ayt.
What does exuviate mean?
- To shed or cast off a covering, especially a skin; to slough; to molt (moult).
Where does exuviate come from?
From Latin exuviae (“what is shed”), from exuō (“cast off, strip”).
Questions about saying exuviate
How do you pronounce exuviate?
Say ek-SOO-vih-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈsuvɪeɪt/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzjuːvɪeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exuviate?
Exuviate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: ek · SOO · vih · ayt.
Is exuviate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ɪɡˈzjuːvɪeɪt/ (ig-ZYOO-vih-ayt).