How to pronounce exhibitor
Say it like ig-ZIB-ih-ter. Exhibitor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIB).
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- ig
- ZIB
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhibitor 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exhibitor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ig-ZIB-ih-tuh.
What does exhibitor mean?
- Someone who exhibits something.“The exhibitors at the aviation conference included the inventor of a new kind of light aircraft.”
- Someone who organizes an exhibition.
- An exhibitionist.
Where does exhibitor come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin exhibitor.
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Questions about saying exhibitor
How do you pronounce exhibitor?
Say ig-ZIB-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtər/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhibitor?
Exhibitor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIB). Broken into parts: ig · ZIB · ih · ter.
Is exhibitor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtə/ (ig-ZIB-ih-tuh).