How to pronounce exorbitancy
Say it like ig-ZOR-bih-tun-see. Exorbitancy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR).
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- ig
- ZOR
- bih
- tun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exorbitancy 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.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of exorbitancy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ig-ZAW-bih-tun-see.
What does exorbitancy mean?
- Alternative form of exorbitance.
Questions about saying exorbitancy
How do you pronounce exorbitancy?
Say ig-ZOR-bih-tun-see. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɔrbɪtənsi/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exorbitancy?
Exorbitancy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR). Broken into parts: ig · ZOR · bih · tun · see.
Is exorbitancy 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 /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənsi/ (ig-ZAW-bih-tun-see).