How to pronounce exaltation
Say it like eg-zawl-TAY-shun. Exaltation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- eg
- zawl
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exaltation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- egGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exaltation
American and British speakers say exaltation in essentially the same way: /ˌɛɡzɔlˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɛɡzɔːlˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: eg-zawl-TAY-shun.
What does exaltation mean?
- The act of exalting or raising high; also, the state of being exalted; elevation.
- A feeling of happiness so intense as to be carried away by it; joyful pride bordering on ecstasy, often resulting from acclaim or triumph.
- The refinement or subtilization of a body, or the increasing of its virtue or principal property.
Where does exaltation come from?
From Middle English exaltacioun, exaltatioun, from Old French exaltacion and Latin exaltātiō (“exaltation, elevation”), from exaltō (“raise, elevate, exalt”), from ex (“from, out of”) + altus (“high”).
Words that rhyme with exaltation
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Questions about saying exaltation
How do you pronounce exaltation?
Say eg-zawl-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛɡzɔlˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɛɡzɔːlˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exaltation?
Exaltation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: eg · zawl · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say exaltation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛɡzɔlˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɛɡzɔːlˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.