How to pronounce "exemplum" in English
ɪɡˈzɛmpləm
ig·ZEM·pləm
Primary stress: ZEM
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “exemplum”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ig
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
ZEM
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
pləm
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("ZEM"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "exemplum" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "exemplum is" sounds like "exemplum-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "exemplum" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“exemplum, between moral case and moral example, and so alters both the pedagogy of narrative and the narrative relations”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“That he, somehow, never-- even though he's using himself as an exemplum, he really doesn't become that.”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“Conversely, the earlier one, the medieval exemplum, invokes normativity in a didactic manner,”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“has been essential to the transmission of learning, the exemplum.”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
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exemplum, between moral case and moral example, and so alters both the pedagogy of narrative and the narrative relations
Hear it in context: “exemplum”
4 clipsThe English word “exemplum” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ɪɡˈzɛmpləm (phonetic respelling: ig-ZEM-pləm). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (ig · ZEM · pləm), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (ZEM). Grammatically, “exemplum” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 4 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “exemplum” in natural connected speech across American (US: 4 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (4 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @12:43
“Second, modern casuistry breaks the medieval connection between casus and exemplum, between moral case and moral example, and so alters both the pedagogy of narrative and the narrative relations and so alters both the pedagogy of narrative and the narrative relations”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #2 · @71:51
“because of that self-effacement. That he, somehow, never-- even though he's using himself as an exemplum, he really doesn't become that. even though he's using himself as an exemplum,”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #3 · @33:08
“of the doxa. Conversely, the earlier one, the medieval exemplum, invokes normativity in a didactic manner, invokes normativity in a didactic manner,”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #4 · @36:50
“the vestige of an earlier narrative form which has been essential to the transmission of learning, the exemplum. the exemplum.”
Definition & Meaning: “exemplum”
- An example.
- A story demonstrating a moral point; a parable.
Example Sentences (3)
- “In addition, if study of remodeled versus active lesions, or lesions of different grades of severity was germane to a work, photographs of exempla should be presented so readers can evaluate them.”
- “In the Middle Ages preachers had enlivened their sermons with exempla – edifying tales of judgements upon sinners and mercies shown to the pious.”
- “exemplum, between moral case and moral example, and so alters both the pedagogy of narrative and the narrative relations”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “exemplum”
- Pronunciation:
- ig-ZEM-pləm
- Syllables:
- ig · ZEM · pləm
- Written Hyphenation:
- ex · em · plum
- Primary stress:
- ZEM
- IPA:
- ɪɡˈzɛmpləm
- Hear it in context
- exemplum
Words that Rhyme with “exemplum”
-ɛmpləmWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"exemplum" (⁄ɪɡˈzɛmpləm⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "exemplum" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about exemplum
How do you pronounce “exemplum”?
“exemplum” is pronounced ⁄ɪɡˈzɛmpləm⁄ (ig-ZEM-pləm). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “exemplum”?
“exemplum” has 3 syllables: ig · ZEM · pləm.
Where is the stress in “exemplum”?
The primary stress in “exemplum” is on “ZEM”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “exemplum” mean?
An example.
How can I hear “exemplum” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “exemplum”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).