How to pronounce exhibit
Say it like ig-ZIB-it. Exhibit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIB).
- ig
- ZIB
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhibit 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.
- ZIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exhibit
American and British speakers say exhibit in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZIB-it.
What does exhibit mean?
- To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.“He wanted to exhibit his baseball cards.”
- To demonstrate.“The players exhibited great skill.”
- To submit (a physical object) to a court as evidence.“I now exhibit this bloody hammer.”
- An instance of exhibiting.
- That which is exhibited.
- A public showing; an exhibition.“The museum's new exhibit is drawing quite a crowd.”
Where does exhibit come from?
From Latin exhibitus, perfect passive participle of exhibeō (“to hold forth, present, show, display”), from ex (“out of, from”) + habeō (“to have, hold”); see habit.
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Words that rhyme with exhibit
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Questions about saying exhibit
How do you pronounce exhibit?
Say ig-ZIB-it. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhibit?
Exhibit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIB). Broken into parts: ig · ZIB · it.
Do Americans and Brits say exhibit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.