How to Pronounce Exemplar

To pronounce "exemplar", say EX-empl-ar — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛɡˈzɛm.plə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɛɡˈzɛm.plə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “exemplar”

"exemplar" has 3 syllables: ex-empl-ar.

What does exemplar mean?

noun

  1. Something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a model.
  2. A role model.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exemplar"?▾

"Exemplar" has 3 syllables: ex · empl · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "exemplar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exemplar" is /ɛɡˈzɛm.plə/.

What does "exemplar" mean?▾

Exemplar: Something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a model.

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