How to pronounce exorcise
Say it like EK-sor-syze. Exorcise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- sor
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exorcise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- syzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of exorcise
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EK-saw-syze.
What does exorcise mean?
- To drive out (an evil spirit) from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer.“The priest attempted to exorcise the evil spirit from the house.”
- To rid (a person, place or thing) of an evil spirit.“They hired a specialist to exorcise the haunted object.”
Questions about saying exorcise
How do you pronounce exorcise?
Say EK-sor-syze. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɔrˌsaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɛksɔːsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exorcise?
Exorcise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · sor · syze.
Is exorcise 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 /ˈɛksɔːsaɪz/ (EK-saw-syze).