How to pronounce exhibition
Say it like ek-suh-BISH-un. Exhibition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BISH).
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- ek
- suh
- BISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhibition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exhibition
American and British speakers say exhibition in essentially the same way: /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-sih-BISH-un.
What does exhibition mean?
- the act of exhibiting“a remarkable exhibition of musicianship”
- a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
Where does exhibition come from?
From Old French exhibicion.
Words that rhyme with exhibition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exhibition.
Questions about saying exhibition
How do you pronounce exhibition?
Say ek-suh-BISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhibition?
Exhibition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BISH). Broken into parts: ek · suh · BISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say exhibition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.