How to pronounce exercises
Say it like EK-ser-sy-zuz. Exercises has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- ser
- sy
- zuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exercises 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.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exercises
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EK-suh-sy-ziz.
What does exercises mean?
- plural of exercise How to pronounce exercise
- A ceremony or assembly: opening exercises; graduation exercises.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of exercise How to pronounce exercise
Questions about saying exercises
How do you pronounce exercises?
Say EK-ser-sy-zuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪzəz/. In British English it is /ˈɛksəˌsaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exercises?
Exercises has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · ser · sy · zuz.
Is exercises 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 /ˈɛksəˌsaɪzɪz/ (EK-suh-sy-ziz).