How to pronounce example

Say it like this: /ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/

What does example mean?

nounSomething that is representative of all such things in a group.

Something that serves to illustrate or explain a rule.

Something that serves as a pattern of behaviour to be imitated (a good example) or not to be imitated (a bad example).

“Nelson Mandela was an example for many to follow.”

verbTo be illustrated or exemplified (by).

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