How to pronounce exciting
Say it like ik-SY-ting. Exciting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- ik
- SY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exciting 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.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exciting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ik-SY-ting.
What does exciting mean?
- creating or arousing excitement“an exciting account of her trip”
- stimulating interest and discussion“an exciting novel”
Words that rhyme with exciting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exciting.
Questions about saying exciting
How do you pronounce exciting?
Say ik-SY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exciting?
Exciting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: ik · SY · ting.
Is exciting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ (ik-SY-ting).