How to pronounce exhilarated
Say it like ig-ZIL-uh-ray-tid. Exhilarated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIL).
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- ig
- ZIL
- uh
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhilarated 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.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exhilarated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ig-ZIL-uh-ray-tid.
What does exhilarated mean?
- In a state of high spirits.
- simple past and past participle of exhilarate How to pronounce exhilarate
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Questions about saying exhilarated
How do you pronounce exhilarated?
Say ig-ZIL-uh-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhilarated?
Exhilarated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIL). Broken into parts: ig · ZIL · uh · ray · tid.
Is exhilarated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪtɪd/ (ig-ZIL-uh-ray-tid).