How to pronounce exempt
Say it like ig-ZEMPT. Exempt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEMPT).
- ig
- ZEMPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exempt 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.
- ZEMPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of exempt
American and British speakers say exempt in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZEMPT.
What does exempt mean?
- grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to“She exempted me from the exam”
- grant exemption or release to“Please excuse me from this class”
- (of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other things are subject“a beauty somehow exempt from the aging process”“exempt from jury duty”
- (of goods or funds) not subject to taxation“the funds of nonprofit organizations are nontaxable”“income exempt from taxation”
Where does exempt come from?
From Middle French exempt, from Latin exemptus, past participle of eximō.
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Words that rhyme with exempt
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Questions about saying exempt
How do you pronounce exempt?
Say ig-ZEMPT. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exempt?
Exempt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEMPT). Broken into parts: ig · ZEMPT.
Do Americans and Brits say exempt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.