How to pronounce exhilarating
Say it like ig-ZIL-uh-ray-ting. Exhilarating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIL).
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- ig
- ZIL
- uh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhilarating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exhilarating
- 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-ting.
What does exhilarating mean?
- present participle and gerund of exhilarate How to pronounce exhilarate
- Refreshingly thrilling.
Where does exhilarating come from?
By surface analysis, exhilarate + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying exhilarating
How do you pronounce exhilarating?
Say ig-ZIL-uh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhilarating?
Exhilarating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIL). Broken into parts: ig · ZIL · uh · ray · ting.
Is exhilarating 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 /ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪtɪŋ/ (ig-ZIL-uh-ray-ting).