How to pronounce exult
Say it like ig-ZUHLT. Exult has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUHLT).
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- ig
- ZUHLT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exult 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.
- ZUHLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of exult
American and British speakers say exult in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzʌlt/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzʌlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZUHLT.
What does exult mean?
- To rejoice; to be very happy, especially in triumph; to triumph (over).
Where does exult come from?
From Middle French exulter, from Latin exsultō, frequentative of exsiliō (“jump up”), from ex- + saliō (“jump, leap”).
Words that rhyme with exult
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Questions about saying exult
How do you pronounce exult?
Say ig-ZUHLT. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzʌlt/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzʌlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exult?
Exult has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUHLT). Broken into parts: ig · ZUHLT.
Do Americans and Brits say exult the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzʌlt/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzʌlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.