How many syllables in "exams"?

"exams" has 2 lettergrepen (ex - ams).

How to divide "exams"?

"exams" divides into 2 parts: ex · ams.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ex... ams) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"exams": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ex·ams

Hoofdklemtoon

ex-AMS(ex · ams)○ ●

Stress in "exams" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪɡˈzæmz⁄

Listen to spoken timing and rhythm in native context.

1/10

Automatisch afspelen

IPAɪɡˈzæmz

Lettergrepenex·ams

Hoor in contextUS

43:11

Toetsenbordbediening: ← Vorige, → Volgende, R Opnieuw • Press L to loop sentence • Space to pause/resume

Bekijk volledige gids

Watch native speaker conversations with synchronized transcripts.

Rhymes & Poetics

Explore matching rhyming words on SayItVid.

How many syllables in "exams"?: "exams" has 2 lettergrepen (ex - ams).
How to divide "exams"?: "exams" divides into 2 parts: ex · ams.
Where is the stress in "exams"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "exams"?: Say each syllable slowly (ex... ams) and listen on SayItVid.