How to pronounce unexercised
Say it like uh-NEK-ser-syzd. Unexercised has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK).
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- uh
- NEK
- ser
- syzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unexercised pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- syzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unexercised
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-NEK-suh-syzd.
What does unexercised mean?
- Not having been subjected to physical exercise.
- Not having been exercised
- simple past and past participle of unexercise
Where does unexercised come from?
From un- + exercised.
Questions about saying unexercised
How do you pronounce unexercised?
Say uh-NEK-ser-syzd. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɛksɚˌsaɪzd/. In British English it is /əˈnɛksəˌsaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unexercised?
Unexercised has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK). Broken into parts: uh · NEK · ser · syzd.
Is unexercised 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 /əˈnɛksəˌsaɪzd/ (uh-NEK-suh-syzd).