How to Pronounce “exhibit”
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- American (US)
- /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
- British (UK)
- /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
What “exhibit” means
verb — To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.
Example: He wanted to exhibit his baseball cards.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “exhibit” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "exhibit" mean?
exhibit (verb): To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest. For example — He wanted to exhibit his baseball cards.
How do you pronounce "exhibit" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "exhibit", /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "exhibit"?
/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ in American English, /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "exhibit"?
“exhibit” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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