How to pronounce exorbitantly
Say it like ig-ZOR-buh-tunt-lee. Exorbitantly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR).
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- ig
- ZOR
- buh
- tunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exorbitantly 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 "o" in go.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of exorbitantly
- 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-lee.
What does exorbitantly mean?
- In an exorbitant manner, excessively.
Where does exorbitantly come from?
From exorbitant + -ly.
Questions about saying exorbitantly
How do you pronounce exorbitantly?
Say ig-ZOR-buh-tunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzoʊrbətəntli/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtəntliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exorbitantly?
Exorbitantly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOR). Broken into parts: ig · ZOR · buh · tunt · lee.
Is exorbitantly 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 /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtəntliː/ (ig-ZAW-bih-tunt-lee).