How to pronounce exoskeleton
Say it like ek-soh-SKEL-uh-tun. Exoskeleton has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKEL).
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- ek
- soh
- SKEL
- uh
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exoskeleton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SKELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exoskeleton
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ek-soh-SKEL-uh-tun.
What does exoskeleton mean?
- A hard outer structure that provides both structure and protection to creatures such as insects and Crustacea.
- A wearable robotic machine used for aided or augmented mobility.
Where does exoskeleton come from?
From exo- + skeleton.
Words that rhyme with exoskeleton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exoskeleton.
Questions about saying exoskeleton
How do you pronounce exoskeleton?
Say ek-soh-SKEL-uh-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛksoʊˈskɛlətən/. In British English it is /ˌɛksəʊˈskɛlətən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exoskeleton?
Exoskeleton has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKEL). Broken into parts: ek · soh · SKEL · uh · tun.
Is exoskeleton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɛksəʊˈskɛlətən/ (ek-soh-SKEL-uh-tun).