How to pronounce exhaustible
Say it like ig-ZAW-stih-bul. Exhaustible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAW).
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- ig
- ZAW
- stih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhaustible 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.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exhaustible
American and British speakers say exhaustible in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɔstɪbəl/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɒstɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZOS-tih-bul.
What does exhaustible mean?
- Capable of being exhausted.
Where does exhaustible come from?
From exhaust + -ible.
Questions about saying exhaustible
How do you pronounce exhaustible?
Say ig-ZAW-stih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɔstɪbəl/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɒstɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhaustible?
Exhaustible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAW). Broken into parts: ig · ZAW · stih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say exhaustible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɔstɪbəl/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɒstɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.