How to pronounce exposed
Say it like ik-SPOHZD. Exposed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOHZD).
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- ik
- SPOHZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exposed 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.
- SPOHZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of exposed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ik-SPOHZD.
What does exposed mean?
- with no protection or shield“the exposed northeast frontier”“open to the weather”
- not covered with clothing“her exposed breast”
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Words that rhyme with exposed
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Questions about saying exposed
How do you pronounce exposed?
Say ik-SPOHZD. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspoʊzd/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspəʊzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exposed?
Exposed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOHZD). Broken into parts: ik · SPOHZD.
Is exposed 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 /ɪkˈspəʊzd/ (ik-SPOHZD).