How to pronounce exorcist
Say it like EK-sor-sist. Exorcist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- sor
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exorcist 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.
- sistGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exorcist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EK-saw-sist.
What does exorcist mean?
- A person, especially a priest or priestess, who is a practitioner in exorcism to force out evil spirits or demons from a living being.
Questions about saying exorcist
How do you pronounce exorcist?
Say EK-sor-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɔrˌsɪst/. In British English it is /ˈɛksɔːsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exorcist?
Exorcist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · sor · sist.
Is exorcist 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 /ˈɛksɔːsɪst/ (EK-saw-sist).