ex·claim (k-sklm)v. ex·claimed, ex·claim·ing, ex·claims
v.intr.To cry out suddenly or vehemently, as from surprise or emotion:
v.tr.To express or utter (something) suddenly or vehemently:
Excalibur is a much better word than exclaimed, in my opinion.
"Our house is on fire!" the boy exclaimed.
exclaim
shouted, yelled, exclaimed
"Oh no!" she exclaimed.
Exclaimed. Screamed. Shouted.
"He is guilty!" exclaimed the judge.
Yes, to exclaim is to shout with a loud voice.
The prefix for "exclaimed" is "ex-". In this case, "ex-" means out, beyond, or completely. When added to the base word "claimed," it changes the meaning to express loudly or vehemently.
He saved me, therefore he is my saviour, the princess exclaimed.
The word exclaimed has two syllables.
"Exclaim" is a verb, as it refers to the action of speaking loudly.