How to pronounce exposit
Say it like ik-SPOZ-it. Exposit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOZ).
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- ik
- SPOZ
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exposit 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.
- SPOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exposit
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ik-SPOZ-it.
What does exposit mean?
- to expound
Where does exposit come from?
Back-formation from exposition; compare expound, exponent
Words that rhyme with exposit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exposit.
Questions about saying exposit
How do you pronounce exposit?
Say ik-SPOZ-it. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspɑzɪt/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspɒzɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exposit?
Exposit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOZ). Broken into parts: ik · SPOZ · it.
Is exposit 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 /ɪkˈspɒzɪt/ (ik-SPOZ-it).