How to pronounce exhortation
Say it like eg-zor-TAY-shun. Exhortation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- eg
- zor
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhortation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- egGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TAYSay 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 exhortation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: eg-zaw-TAY-shun.
What does exhortation mean?
- The act or practice of exhorting.
- Language intended to give advice or to urge or encourage.
Where does exhortation come from?
From Middle English exhortacioun, from Old French exhortacion, from Latin exhortātiōnem, accusative singular of exhortātiō (“encouraging; exhortation”), from exhortor (“to encourage, exhort”), from ex (“out of, from”) + hortor (“encourage”).
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Questions about saying exhortation
How do you pronounce exhortation?
Say eg-zor-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛɡˌzɔrˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɛɡˌzɔːˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhortation?
Exhortation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: eg · zor · TAY · shun.
Is exhortation 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 /ˌɛɡˌzɔːˈteɪʃən/ (eg-zaw-TAY-shun).