How to pronounce exorbitant
Say it like ig-ZOR-bih-tunt. Exorbitant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR).
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- ig
- ZOR
- bih
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exorbitant 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.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exorbitant
- 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-tunt.
What does exorbitant mean?
- Exceeding proper limits; excessive or unduly high; extravagant.“It’s a nice car, but they are charging an exorbitant price for it.”
Where does exorbitant come from?
From Middle English exorbitant, through Old French from Late Latin exorbitāns, present active participle of exorbitō (“to go out of the track”), from ex (“out”) + orbita (“wheel-track”); see orbit.
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Questions about saying exorbitant
How do you pronounce exorbitant?
Say ig-ZOR-bih-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɔrbɪtənt/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exorbitant?
Exorbitant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR). Broken into parts: ig · ZOR · bih · tunt.
Is exorbitant 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 /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ (ig-ZAW-bih-tunt).