How to pronounce exhausting
Say it like ig-ZAW-sting. Exhausting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAW).
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- ig
- ZAW
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhausting 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.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exhausting
American and British speakers say exhausting in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɔstɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɒstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZOS-ting.
What does exhausting mean?
- having a debilitating effect“an exhausting job in the hot sun”
- producing exhaustion“an exhausting march”“the visit was especially wearing”
Where does exhausting come from?
From exhaust + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with exhausting
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Questions about saying exhausting
How do you pronounce exhausting?
Say ig-ZAW-sting. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɔstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɒstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhausting?
Exhausting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAW). Broken into parts: ig · ZAW · sting.
Do Americans and Brits say exhausting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɔstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɒstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.