How to pronounce exhortations
Say it like eg-zor-TAY-shunz. Exhortations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- eg
- zor
- TAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhortations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exhortations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: eg-zaw-TAY-shunz.
What does exhortations mean?
- plural of exhortation How to pronounce exhortation
Words that rhyme with exhortations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exhortations.
Questions about saying exhortations
How do you pronounce exhortations?
Say eg-zor-TAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛɡˌzɔrˈteɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɛɡˌzɔːˈteɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhortations?
Exhortations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: eg · zor · TAY · shunz.
Is exhortations 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 /ˌɛɡˌzɔːˈteɪʃənz/ (eg-zaw-TAY-shunz).