How to pronounce exhort
Say it like eg-ZORT. Exhort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZORT).
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- ZORT
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Exhort pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- egKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ZORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of exhort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: eg-ZAWT.
What does exhort mean?
- To urge; to advise earnestly.
Where does exhort come from?
From Middle English exorten, from Old French exhorter, from Latin exhortārī (“to encourage”), from ex- (“out of, from”) + hortārī (“to incite, spur”).
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Words that rhyme with exhort
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Questions about saying exhort
How do you pronounce exhort?
Say eg-ZORT. The American pronunciation is /ɛɡˈzɔrt/. In British English it is /ɛɡˈzɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhort?
Exhort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZORT). Broken into parts: eg · ZORT.
Is exhort 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 /ɛɡˈzɔːt/ (eg-ZAWT).