How to pronounce exercising
Say it like EK-ser-sy-zing. Exercising has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- ser
- sy
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exercising 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exercising
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EK-suh-sy-zing.
What does exercising mean?
- the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit“the doctor recommended regular exercise”“he did some exercising”
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Questions about saying exercising
How do you pronounce exercising?
Say EK-ser-sy-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɛksəˌsaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exercising?
Exercising has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · ser · sy · zing.
Is exercising 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 /ˈɛksəˌsaɪzɪŋ/ (EK-suh-sy-zing).