How to pronounce exuberance
Say it like ig-ZOO-buh-runts. Exuberance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOO).
- ig
- ZOO
- buh
- runts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exuberance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runtsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exuberance
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: ig-ZYOO-buh-runs.
What does exuberance mean?
- The quality of being exuberant; cheerful or vigorous enthusiasm; liveliness.
- An instance of exuberant behaviour.
- An overflowing quantity; superfluousness.“an exuberance of branches in a plant”
Where does exuberance come from?
From French exubérance, from Latin exuberantia (“superabundance”), from exuberare (“to grow thickly, to abound”); from ex- (“out”) + uber (“udder”), which would have originally referred to a cow or she-goat which was making so much milk tha
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Questions about saying exuberance
How do you pronounce exuberance?
Say ig-ZOO-buh-runts. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzubərənts/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzjuːbərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exuberance?
Exuberance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOO). Broken into parts: ig · ZOO · buh · runts.
Is exuberance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ɪɡˈzjuːbərəns/ (ig-ZYOO-buh-runs).