How to pronounce exhorting
Say it like ig-ZOR-ting. Exhorting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR).
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- ig
- ZOR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhorting 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.
- ZORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exhorting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ig-ZAW-ting.
What does exhorting mean?
Words that rhyme with exhorting
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Questions about saying exhorting
How do you pronounce exhorting?
Say ig-ZOR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɔrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɔːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhorting?
Exhorting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR). Broken into parts: ig · ZOR · ting.
Is exhorting 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 /ɪɡˈzɔːtɪŋ/ (ig-ZAW-ting).