How to pronounce exhilarate
Say it like ig-ZIL-uh-rayt. Exhilarate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIL).
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- ig
- ZIL
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhilarate 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.
- ZILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of exhilarate
American and British speakers say exhilarate in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪt/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZIL-uh-rayt.
What does exhilarate mean?
- To cheer, to cheer up, to gladden, to make happy, to elate.“Good news exhilarates the mind; wine exhilarates the drinker.”
- To excite, to thrill.
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Questions about saying exhilarate
How do you pronounce exhilarate?
Say ig-ZIL-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪt/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhilarate?
Exhilarate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIL). Broken into parts: ig · ZIL · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say exhilarate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪt/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.