How to pronounce "exhaust"

exhaust

Noun
American
/ɪɡˈzɔst/

Syllable Breakdown

ex haust

How natives say exhaust

British
/ɪɡˈzɔːst/

Syllable Breakdown

ex haust

How natives say exhaust

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a short 'ih' sound as in 'igloo'.

  • Follow with a hard 'g' sound, like in 'go'.

  • End with 'zawst', where 'a' sounds like the 'aw' in 'saw' and 'st' is pronounced as in 'stool'.

Common Mistakes

  • ex-houst (wrong vowel sound)

  • eg-haust (incorrect starting sound)

  • ex-haust (incorrect stress on first syllable)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a short 'ih' sound as in 'igloo'.

  • Follow with a hard 'g' sound, like in 'go'.

  • End with 'zawst', where the 'aw' sound is extended like in 'law'.

common mistakes

  • ex-host (wrong vowel sound)

  • eg-haust (incorrect starting sound)

  • ex-haust (incorrect stress on first syllable)

FAQ

Why is 'haust' stressed?

In 'exhaust', the stress falls on the second syllable 'haust'.

Is 'exhaust' only for cars?

No, it refers to emission systems in general, not just cars.

How can I avoid mixing it with 'exert'?

Remember, 'exhaust' ends with a 'st' blend, while 'exert' ends with a 't' sound.

Definition

exhaust

Gas or air system release in a machine.

Word Family

exhausted

/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/

adjective

Very tired

Example: I feel exhausted after the run.

exhaustion

/ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

noun

State of extreme tiredness

Example: She collapsed from exhaustion.

exhaustive

/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

adjective

Fully comprehensive

Example: The research was exhaustive.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Exhausted adds a 'd' sound at the end.

Exhaustion has a 'shun' sound after 'haust'.

Exhaustive has a 'tiv' sound at the end.

Pro Tips

Focus on Stress

Ensure the stress is on the second syllable 'haust' to be understood correctly.

Clear 'z' Sound

Articulate the 'z' sound clearly to avoid confusion with similar words.

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abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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