How to pronounce exsert
Say it like ik-SURT. Exsert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURT).
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- ik
- SURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exsert 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.
- SURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of exsert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ik-SURT.
What does exsert mean?
- To thrust out; to cause to protrude.“Some worms are said to exsert the proboscis.”
- Standing out; projecting beyond some other part.
Where does exsert come from?
From Latin exsertus, past participle of exserō (“to stretch out or forth”).
Words that rhyme with exsert
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exsert.
Questions about saying exsert
How do you pronounce exsert?
Say ik-SURT. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsɝt/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exsert?
Exsert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURT). Broken into parts: ik · SURT.
Is exsert 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 /ɪkˈsɜːt/ (ik-SURT).