How to pronounce exponents
Say it like ik-SPOH-nunts. Exponents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOH).
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- ik
- SPOH
- nunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exponents pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exponents
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ik-SPOH-nunts.
What does exponents mean?
- plural of exponent How to pronounce exponent
Questions about saying exponents
How do you pronounce exponents?
Say ik-SPOH-nunts. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspoʊnənts/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspəʊnənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exponents?
Exponents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOH). Broken into parts: ik · SPOH · nunts.
Is exponents 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 /ɪkˈspəʊnənts/ (ik-SPOH-nunts).