How to pronounce exhortatory
Say it like eg-ZAW-tuh-tiv. Exhortatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAW).
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- eg
- ZAW
- tuh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhortatory 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.
- ZAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exhortatory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: eg-ZAW-tuh-tiv.
What does exhortatory mean?
- Serving to exhort.
Where does exhortatory come from?
From Middle English, from Late Latin exhortātōrius.
Questions about saying exhortatory
How do you pronounce exhortatory?
Say eg-ZAW-tuh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ɛɡˈzɔtətɪv/. In British English it is /ɛɡˈzɔːtətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhortatory?
Exhortatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAW). Broken into parts: eg · ZAW · tuh · tiv.
Is exhortatory 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 /ɛɡˈzɔːtətɪv/ (eg-ZAW-tuh-tiv).