How to pronounce exteriors
Say it like ek-STIR-ee-erz. Exteriors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIR).
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- ek
- STIR
- ee
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exteriors 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.
- 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of exteriors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-STIR-ee-uz.
What does exteriors mean?
- plural of exterior How to pronounce exterior
Questions about saying exteriors
How do you pronounce exteriors?
Say ek-STIR-ee-erz. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstɪriɚz/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstɪriəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exteriors?
Exteriors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIR). Broken into parts: ek · STIR · ee · erz.
Is exteriors 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 /ɛkˈstɪriəz/ (ek-STIR-ee-uz).