How to pronounce exertion
Say it like ig-ZUR-shun. Exertion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- ig
- ZUR
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exertion 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exertion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ig-ZUR-shun.
What does exertion mean?
- An expenditure of physical or mental effort.
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Words that rhyme with exertion
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Questions about saying exertion
How do you pronounce exertion?
Say ig-ZUR-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɝʃən/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɜːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exertion?
Exertion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: ig · ZUR · shun.
Is exertion 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 /ɪɡˈzɜːʃən/ (ig-ZUR-shun).