How to pronounce exercised
Say it like EK-ser-syzd. Exercised has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- ser
- syzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exercised pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- syzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of exercised
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EK-suh-syzd.
What does exercised mean?
- simple past and past participle of exercise How to pronounce exercise
- The property of having been exercised, used, acted upon.
- Experienced, practiced, trained.
Where does exercised come from?
From exercise + -ed.
Questions about saying exercised
How do you pronounce exercised?
Say EK-ser-syzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈɛksəˌsaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exercised?
Exercised has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · ser · syzd.
Is exercised pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛksəˌsaɪzd/ (EK-suh-syzd).