How to Pronounce Exclave

To pronounce "exclave", say EXCL-av-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛkskleɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɛkskleɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “exclave”

"exclave" has 3 syllables: excl-av-e.

What does exclave mean?

noun

  1. A portion of a country's territory not connected to the main part

    “Alaska and Kaliningrad are both examples of exclaves.”

  2. A detached part of an organ, as of the pancreas, thyroid, or other gland.

Related words

pene-exclaveenclaveoutpartpene-enclavesubterritoryoutlyingcounterenclavesubplace

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exclave"?▾

"Exclave" has 3 syllables: excl · av · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "exclave"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exclave" is /ˈɛkskleɪv/.

What does "exclave" mean?▾

Exclave: A portion of a country's territory not connected to the main part

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