How to pronounce exposition
Say it like ek-spuh-ZISH-un. Exposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- ek
- spuh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exposition 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.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exposition
American and British speakers say exposition in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-spuh-ZISH-un.
What does exposition mean?
- a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
- a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
- an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse“we would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background”
Where does exposition come from?
From Middle English exposicioun, from Old French esposicion, from Latin expositiō, from expōnere (“to put forth”).
Words that rhyme with exposition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exposition.
Questions about saying exposition
How do you pronounce exposition?
Say ek-spuh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exposition?
Exposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: ek · spuh · ZISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say exposition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.