How to pronounce exhausted
Say it like ig-ZAW-stid. Exhausted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAW).
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- ig
- ZAW
- stid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhausted 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.
- ZAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- stidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exhausted
American and British speakers say exhausted in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZAW-stid.
What does exhausted mean?
- drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted“the day's shopping left her exhausted”“he went to bed dog-tired”
- depleted of energy, force, or strength“impossible to grow tobacco on the exhausted soil”“the exhausted food sources”
- drained physically“the day's events left her completely exhausted--her strength drained”
Where does exhausted come from?
From exhaust + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying exhausted
How do you pronounce exhausted?
Say ig-ZAW-stid. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhausted?
Exhausted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAW). Broken into parts: ig · ZAW · stid.
Do Americans and Brits say exhausted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.