How to pronounce exemption
Say it like ig-ZEMP-shun. Exemption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEMP).
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- ig
- ZEMP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exemption 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exemption
American and British speakers say exemption in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZEMP-shun.
What does exemption mean?
- immunity from an obligation or duty
- a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.)“additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent”
- an act exempting someone“he was granted immunity from prosecution”
Where does exemption come from?
From Old French exemption, from Latin exemptiō, from eximō, equivalent to exempt + -ion.
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Words that rhyme with exemption
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Questions about saying exemption
How do you pronounce exemption?
Say ig-ZEMP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exemption?
Exemption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEMP). Broken into parts: ig · ZEMP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say exemption the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.