How to pronounce exerting
Say it like ig-ZUR-ting. Exerting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- ig
- ZUR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exerting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exerting
- 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-ting.
What does exerting mean?
- present participle and gerund of exert How to pronounce exert
Words that rhyme with exerting
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Questions about saying exerting
How do you pronounce exerting?
Say ig-ZUR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɝtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɜːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exerting?
Exerting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: ig · ZUR · ting.
Is exerting 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 /ɪɡˈzɜːtɪŋ/ (ig-ZUR-ting).