How to pronounce Exeter
Say it like EK-sih-ter. Exeter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- sih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exeter 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Exeter
- 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: EK-sih-tuh.
What does Exeter mean?
- A town in Washington County, Rhode Island.
Where does Exeter come from?
From Middle English Excestre, from Old English Exanceaster: Ex (“the river Exe”) + ċeaster (“fortified town”), 'the Roman city of Isca'.
Questions about saying Exeter
How do you pronounce Exeter?
Say EK-sih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛksɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Exeter?
Exeter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · sih · ter.
Is Exeter 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 /ˈɛksɪtə/ (EK-sih-tuh).