How to pronounce exonerating
Say it like ig-ZAH-nuh-ray-ting. Exonerating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAH).
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- ig
- ZAH
- nuh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exonerating 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.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exonerating
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ig-ZON-uh-ray-ting.
What does exonerating mean?
- present participle and gerund of exonerate How to pronounce exonerate
Questions about saying exonerating
How do you pronounce exonerating?
Say ig-ZAH-nuh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɑnəˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɒnəˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exonerating?
Exonerating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAH). Broken into parts: ig · ZAH · nuh · ray · ting.
Is exonerating 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 /ɪɡˈzɒnəˌreɪtɪŋ/ (ig-ZON-uh-ray-ting).