How to pronounce exempting
Say it like ig-ZEMP-ting. Exempting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEMP).
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- ig
- ZEMP
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exempting 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.
- ZEMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exempting
American and British speakers say exempting in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɛmptɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɛmptɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZEMP-ting.
What does exempting mean?
- present participle and gerund of exempt How to pronounce exempt
Words that rhyme with exempting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exempting.
Questions about saying exempting
How do you pronounce exempting?
Say ig-ZEMP-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɛmptɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɛmptɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exempting?
Exempting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEMP). Broken into parts: ig · ZEMP · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say exempting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɛmptɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɛmptɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.