How to pronounce exit
Say it like EG-zit. Exit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG).
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- EG
- zit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exit
American and British speakers say exit in essentially the same way: /ˈɛɡzɪt/ in the US and /ˈɛɡzɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EG-zit.
What does exit mean?
- an opening that permits escape or release“he blocked the way out”“the canyon had only one issue”
- euphemistic expressions for death“thousands mourned his passing”
- the act of going out
- move out of or depart from“leave the room”“the fugitive has left the country”
- lose the lead
- pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life“She died from cancer”“The children perished in the fire”
Where does exit come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
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Questions about saying exit
How do you pronounce exit?
Say EG-zit. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛɡzɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɛɡzɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exit?
Exit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EG). Broken into parts: EG · zit.
Do Americans and Brits say exit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛɡzɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɛɡzɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.