How to pronounce exclamation
American English pronunciation
eks-kluh-MAY-shun
- IPA
- /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/
- Syllables
- eks · kluh · MAY · shun (4 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What exclamation means
A sudden shout or cry that shows strong feeling
In a sentence: Jake let out an exclamation of surprise when he saw the giant cake.
Where it comes from: It came through French from a Latin word meaning "to call out" or "to shout."
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