How to pronounce exemptions
Say it like ig-ZEMP-shunz. Exemptions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEMP).
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- ig
- ZEMP
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exemptions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exemptions
American and British speakers say exemptions in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃənz/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZEMP-shunz.
What does exemptions mean?
- plural of exemption How to pronounce exemption
Questions about saying exemptions
How do you pronounce exemptions?
Say ig-ZEMP-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃənz/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exemptions?
Exemptions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEMP). Broken into parts: ig · ZEMP · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say exemptions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃənz/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.