How to pronounce exposure
Say it like ik-SPOH-zher. Exposure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOH).
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- ik
- SPOH
- zher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exposure 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.
- zherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of exposure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ik-SPOH-zhuh.
What does exposure mean?
- vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain“exposure to the weather”“they died from exposure”
- the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience“she denounced the exposure of children to pornography”
- the disclosure of something secret“they feared exposure of their campaign plans”
Where does exposure come from?
From expos(e) + -ure.
Words that rhyme with exposure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exposure.
Questions about saying exposure
How do you pronounce exposure?
Say ik-SPOH-zher. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspəʊʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exposure?
Exposure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOH). Broken into parts: ik · SPOH · zher.
Is exposure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪkˈspəʊʒə/ (ik-SPOH-zhuh).