Pronunciation: [ɛksklˈe͡ɪm] (IPA) 
Exclaim is a verb that means to shout or cry out suddenly and loudly. The phonetic transcription of this word in IPA is /ɪkˈskleɪm/. This means that the first letter 'e' is pronounced as a short 'i' sound, followed by 'k' and 's' sounds. The 'l' and 'a' both have a long vowel sound, and the final letter 'm' is not pronounced. It is important to use correct spelling and pronunciation in order to effectively communicate with others.
Exclaim is a verb that primarily means to speak or cry out suddenly and forcefully, often expressing surprise, emotion, astonishment, or excitement. The act of exclaiming involves giving vocal expression to one's thoughts or feelings in a loud, emphatic, and non-deliberate manner.
When someone exclaims, they typically interrupt ongoing conversations or situations with their outburst, drawing attention to their words and capturing everyone's focus. The exclamation can be spontaneous and unplanned, reflecting an intense reaction to something unexpected, favorable, or extraordinary.
Exclaiming often entails raising one's voice or altering its tone to convey a sense of urgency, enthusiasm, disbelief, or alarm. It can serve various purposes, such as expressing joy, surprise, frustration, fear, disapproval, or admiration. Exclamations can range from simple one-word utterances like "Wow!" or "Oh!" to longer phrases or sentences.
The act of exclaiming is not confined to verbal communication alone; it can also be conveyed through written text, expressed in the written form of an exclamation mark (!). In writing, exclamation marks are added at the end of a sentence or portion to indicate strong emotion, emphasis, or surprise.
Overall, to exclaim is to vocally convey strong feelings or reactions in an abrupt and forceful manner, often disrupting the current conversational flow or situation and capturing attention through spontaneity and emphasis.
To cry out loudly; to speak or utter emphatically; to make a loud outcry in words.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "exclaim" originated from the Latin word "exclamare", which is a combination of the prefix "ex-" meaning "out", and the verb "clamare" meaning "to cry out". In Latin, "exclamare" had the literal sense of "shout out" or "call loudly". The word evolved over time to its current form in English, which means to cry out or speak loudly with strong emotion or enthusiasm.
