exclaim

/ɪkˈskleɪm/

Syllables ex·claim

Stress ex-CLAIM

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪk/

short e

claim

/kleɪm/

long ai

Meaning

to cry out suddenly or loudly

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪk/(exit) + claim=/kleɪm/(claim)

Example

She exclaimed in surprise when she saw the result.