How to pronounce exalt
Say it like ig-ZAWLT. Exalt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAWLT).
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- ig
- ZAWLT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exalt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZAWLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of exalt
American and British speakers say exalt in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɔlt/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɒlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZOLT.
What does exalt mean?
- To honor; to hold in high esteem; to praise or worship.“The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high.”
- To raise in rank, status etc., to elevate.“The man was exalted from a humble carpenter to a minister.”
- To elate, or fill with the joy of success.
Where does exalt come from?
From Middle English exalten, from Old French exalter, from Latin exaltō.
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Words that rhyme with exalt
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Questions about saying exalt
How do you pronounce exalt?
Say ig-ZAWLT. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɔlt/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɒlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exalt?
Exalt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAWLT). Broken into parts: ig · ZAWLT.
Do Americans and Brits say exalt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɔlt/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɒlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.