How to pronounce exonerate
Say it like ig-ZAH-nuh-rayt. Exonerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAH).
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- ig
- ZAH
- nuh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exonerate 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.
- ZAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of exonerate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ig-ZON-uh-rayt.
What does exonerate mean?
- To free (someone) from an obligation, responsibility or task.
- To free (someone) from accusation or blame.
Where does exonerate come from?
From Middle English exoneraten (attested in past participle exonerated), from Latin exonerātus, past perfect participle of exonerō (“to discharge, unload; to exonerate”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying exonerate
How do you pronounce exonerate?
Say ig-ZAH-nuh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɑnəˌreɪt/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exonerate?
Exonerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAH). Broken into parts: ig · ZAH · nuh · rayt.
Is exonerate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/ (ig-ZON-uh-rayt).