How to pronounce exerted
Say it like ig-ZUR-tid. Exerted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- ig
- ZUR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exerted 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.
- ZURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exerted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ig-ZUR-tid.
What does exerted mean?
- simple past and past participle of exert How to pronounce exert
Words that rhyme with exerted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exerted.
Questions about saying exerted
How do you pronounce exerted?
Say ig-ZUR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɝtɪd/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɜːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exerted?
Exerted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: ig · ZUR · tid.
Is exerted 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 /ɪɡˈzɜːtɪd/ (ig-ZUR-tid).