How to pronounce exuberate
Say it like ig-ZYOO-buh-rayt. Exuberate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZYOO).
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- ig
- ZYOO
- buh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exuberate 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.
- ZYOOSay 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.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of exuberate
American and British speakers say exuberate in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzjubəˌreɪt/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzjuːbəˌreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZYOO-buh-rayt.
What does exuberate mean?
- To delight, to make exuberant
Where does exuberate come from?
From Latin exuberatus, past participle of exuberare.
Questions about saying exuberate
How do you pronounce exuberate?
Say ig-ZYOO-buh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzjubəˌreɪt/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzjuːbəˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exuberate?
Exuberate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZYOO). Broken into parts: ig · ZYOO · buh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say exuberate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzjubəˌreɪt/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzjuːbəˌreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.