How to pronounce exhaustively
Say it like eg-ZAH-stiv-lee. Exhaustively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAH).
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- ZAH
- stiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhaustively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- egKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ZAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of exhaustively
American and British speakers say exhaustively in essentially the same way: /ɛɡˈzɑstɪvli/ in the US and /ɛɡˈzɔːstɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: eg-ZAW-stiv-lee.
What does exhaustively mean?
- In an exhaustive manner.
Where does exhaustively come from?
From exhaustive + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying exhaustively
How do you pronounce exhaustively?
Say eg-ZAH-stiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɛɡˈzɑstɪvli/. In British English it is /ɛɡˈzɔːstɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhaustively?
Exhaustively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAH). Broken into parts: eg · ZAH · stiv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say exhaustively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛɡˈzɑstɪvli/ and the British form is /ɛɡˈzɔːstɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.