How to pronounce exsertile
Say it like ek-SUR-tyle. Exsertile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- ek
- SUR
- tyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exsertile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of exsertile
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ek-SUR-tyle.
What does exsertile mean?
- Capable of being thrust out or protruded.
Where does exsertile come from?
From exsert + -ile.
Questions about saying exsertile
How do you pronounce exsertile?
Say ek-SUR-tyle. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈsɝtaɪl/. In British English it is /ɛkˈsɜːtaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exsertile?
Exsertile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: ek · SUR · tyle.
Is exsertile 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 /ɛkˈsɜːtaɪl/ (ek-SUR-tyle).