Start with /ˈɛk/ and open your mouth for the short e sound.
Move to /sɚ/ using a soft 's' and the schwa r sound.
End with /ˌsaɪz/, using a long 'i' sound followed by 'z'.
ex-cer-cise (pronouncing 'cer' instead of 'ser')
ex-er-sise (switching 's' and 'z')
ex-er-cis (dropping the 'ize' sound)
Begin with /ˈɛk/ by forming a short e sound.
Next, say /sə/ with a soft 's' and schwa.
Finish with /saɪz/, using a clear long 'i' followed by 'z'.
ex-cer-sise (pronouncing 'cer' instead of 'ser')
ex-er-sisz (using a soft 's' at end)
ex-er-cis (missing the 'ize' ending)
In American English, 's' at the end can sound like 'z'.
In AmE, use the schwa r /ɚ/; in BrE, it's /ə/.
Yes, both in American and British English.
Physical activity to stay healthy.
/ɪɡˈzɝt/
To apply force or effort.
/ɪɡˈzɝʃən/
Physical or mental effort.
/ˈɛk.sɚˌsaɪ.zɚ/
A person who exercises.
'Exercise' starts with /ˈɛk/ unlike 'exert' which uses /ɪɡ/.
'Exercise' uses /ˌsaɪz/ while 'exertion' uses /ˈʃən/.
'Exerciser' adds an extra syllable /zɚ/ at the end.
Keep your breath steady to transition between sounds smoothly.
Give attention to the 'ize' sound to avoid cutting it short.
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