How to pronounce exultant
Say it like ig-ZUHL-tunt. Exultant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUHL).
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- ig
- ZUHL
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exultant 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.
- ZUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exultant
American and British speakers say exultant in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZUHL-tunt.
What does exultant mean?
- Very happy, especially at someone else's defeat or failure.
Where does exultant come from?
From Latin exsultāns, present participle of exsultō (“rejoice; boast”).
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Words that rhyme with exultant
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Questions about saying exultant
How do you pronounce exultant?
Say ig-ZUHL-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exultant?
Exultant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUHL). Broken into parts: ig · ZUHL · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say exultant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.