How to pronounce exotic
Say it like ig-ZOT-ik. Exotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOT).
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- ig
- ZOT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exotic 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.
- ZOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ig-ZOT-ik.
What does exotic mean?
- being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world“alien customs”“exotic plants in a greenhouse”
- strikingly strange or unusual“an exotic hair style”“protons, neutrons, electrons and all their exotic variants”
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Words that rhyme with exotic
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Questions about saying exotic
How do you pronounce exotic?
Say ig-ZOT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exotic?
Exotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOT). Broken into parts: ig · ZOT · ik.
Is exotic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ (ig-ZOT-ik).