How to pronounce excitement
Say it like ik-SYTE-munt. Excitement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYTE).
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- ik
- SYTE
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excitement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of excitement
American and British speakers say excitement in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ in the US and /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SYTE-munt.
What does excitement mean?
- the feeling of lively and cheerful joy“he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed”
- the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up“his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled”“he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation”
- something that agitates and arouses“he looked forward to the excitements of the day”
Where does excitement come from?
From Middle English excitement, from Old French excitement, equivalent to excite + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with excitement
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of excitement.
Questions about saying excitement
How do you pronounce excitement?
Say ik-SYTE-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excitement?
Excitement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYTE). Broken into parts: ik · SYTE · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say excitement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.