How to Pronounce Exam

To pronounce "exam", say EX-am — 2 syllables, IPA /ɛɡˈzæm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ɛɡˈzæm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “exam”

"exam" has 2 syllables: ex-am. It rhymes with sham and damn, if that helps it stick.

What does exam mean?

noun

  1. The act of examining.
  2. Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.

verb

  1. To observe or inspect carefully or critically

    “He examined the crime scene for clues.”

  2. To check the health or condition of something or someone

    “The doctor examined the patient.”

Synonyms

pore overundersee

Words that rhyme with exam

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shamdamncramprogramslamramclamdamjamepigramlamlamb

Related words

examinationtestmidtermstudyperusalassessmentauditreviewing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exam"?▾

"Exam" has 2 syllables: ex · am.

What is the IPA transcription of "exam"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exam" is /ɛɡˈzæm/.

What does "exam" mean?▾

Exam: The act of examining.

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