How to pronounce exhilaration
Say it like ig-zil-uh-RAY-shun. Exhilaration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- ig
- zil
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhilaration 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.
- zilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exhilaration
American and British speakers say exhilaration in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-zil-uh-RAY-shun.
What does exhilaration mean?
- The act of enlivening the spirits; the act of making glad or cheerful; a gladdening.
- The state of being enlivened, cheerful or exhilarated.
Where does exhilaration come from?
From exhilarate + -ion.
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Questions about saying exhilaration
How do you pronounce exhilaration?
Say ig-zil-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhilaration?
Exhilaration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: ig · zil · uh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say exhilaration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.