How to pronounce exterior
Say it like ik-STIR-ee-er. Exterior has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIR).
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- ik
- STIR
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exterior 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.
- STIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of exterior
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ik-STEER-ee-uh.
What does exterior mean?
- the region that is outside of something
- the outer side or surface of something
- situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building“an exterior scene”“exterior grade plywood”
Where does exterior come from?
From Latin exterior.
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Words that rhyme with exterior
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Questions about saying exterior
How do you pronounce exterior?
Say ik-STIR-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɪriɚ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɪəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exterior?
Exterior has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIR). Broken into parts: ik · STIR · ee · er.
Is exterior 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 /ɪkˈstɪəriə/ (ik-STEER-ee-uh).