How to pronounce exoneration
Say it like ig-zah-nuh-RAY-shun. Exoneration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- ig
- zah
- nuh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exoneration 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.
- zahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exoneration
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ig-zon-uh-RAY-shun.
What does exoneration mean?
- An act of disburdening, discharging, or freeing morally from a charge or imputation.
- The state of being disburdened or freed from a charge.
Where does exoneration come from?
From Latin exonerātiō.
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Questions about saying exoneration
How do you pronounce exoneration?
Say ig-zah-nuh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡzɑnəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪɡzɒnəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exoneration?
Exoneration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: ig · zah · nuh · RAY · shun.
Is exoneration 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 /ɪɡzɒnəˈreɪʃən/ (ig-zon-uh-RAY-shun).