How to Pronounce Exceptional

To pronounce "exceptional", say EXC-ept-ion-al — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “exceptional”

"exceptional" has 4 syllables: exc-ept-ion-al.

What does exceptional mean?

noun

  1. An exception, or something having an exceptional value

adjective

  1. Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.

    “What an exceptional flower!”

  2. Better than the average; superior due to exception or rarity.

    “The quality of the beer was exceptional.”

Synonyms

egregious

Antonyms

categoricalcommongeneralordinaryusualcommonplace

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Related words

especialextraordinaryspecialexceedingparticularprodigioussurpassingabnormal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exceptional"?▾

"Exceptional" has 4 syllables: exc · ept · ion · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "exceptional"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exceptional" is /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/.

What does "exceptional" mean?▾

Exceptional: An exception, or something having an exceptional value

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