How to pronounce exhale
Say it like eks-HAYL. Exhale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAYL).
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- eks
- HAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhale pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- HAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of exhale
American and British speakers say exhale in essentially the same way: /ɛksˈheɪl/ in the US and /ɛkˈseɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-SAYL.
What does exhale mean?
- To expel air from the lungs through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm, to breathe out.
- To expel (something, such as tobacco smoke) from the lungs by action of the diaphragm.
- To pass off in the form of vapour; to emerge.
- An exhalation.
Where does exhale come from?
From Middle French exhaler, from Latin exhalare, from ex (“out”) + halare (“to breathe”).
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Words that rhyme with exhale
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Questions about saying exhale
How do you pronounce exhale?
Say eks-HAYL. The American pronunciation is /ɛksˈheɪl/. In British English it is /ɛkˈseɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhale?
Exhale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAYL). Broken into parts: eks · HAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say exhale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛksˈheɪl/ and the British form is /ɛkˈseɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.