How to pronounce exponentially
Say it like ek-spoh-NEN-shuh-lee. Exponentially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce exponentially. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ek
- spoh
- NEN
- shuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exponentially 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.
- spohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep 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 exponentially
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ek-spoh-NEN-shuh-lee.
What does exponentially mean?
- In an exponential manner.
- rapidly, greatly
Where does exponentially come from?
From exponential + -ly.
Words that rhyme with exponentially
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exponentially.
Questions about saying exponentially
How do you pronounce exponentially?
Say ek-spoh-NEN-shuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkspoʊˈnɛnʃəli/. In British English it is /ɛkspəʊˈnɛnʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exponentially?
Exponentially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEN). Broken into parts: ek · spoh · NEN · shuh · lee.
Is exponentially 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 /ɛkspəʊˈnɛnʃəli/ (ek-spoh-NEN-shuh-lee).