How to pronounce exponentiate
Say it like ek-spuh-NEN-shee-ayt. Exponentiate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEN).
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- ek
- spuh
- NEN
- shee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exponentiate 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.
- spuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of exponentiate
American and British speakers say exponentiate in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃieɪt/ in the US and /ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃieɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-spuh-NEN-shee-ayt.
What does exponentiate mean?
- To use exponentiation.“In order to solve the equation we must exponentiate.”
- To raise (a number or mathematical expression) to a power; to apply an exponent to a mathematical expression.“Let us exponentiate x to obtain xⁿ.”
- To apply a mathematical exponentiation function.
Where does exponentiate come from?
Ultimately from exponent.
Words that rhyme with exponentiate
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Questions about saying exponentiate
How do you pronounce exponentiate?
Say ek-spuh-NEN-shee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃieɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exponentiate?
Exponentiate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEN). Broken into parts: ek · spuh · NEN · shee · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say exponentiate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃieɪt/ and the British form is /ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃieɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.