How to Pronounce Exciting

To pronounce "exciting", say EXC-it-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “exciting”

"exciting" has 3 syllables: exc-it-ing. It rhymes with inviting and moonlighting, if that helps it stick.

What does exciting mean?

verb

  1. To stir the emotions of.

    “The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present.”

  2. To arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate.

    “Favoritism tends to excite jealousy in the ones not being favored.”

noun

  1. The process of something becoming excited; excitation.

adjective

  1. Creating or producing excitement

Antonyms

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Words that rhyme with exciting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

invitingmoonlightinghighlightingflytingwritingrecitingbitingslightinguninvitingblightinglightingsighting

Related words

exhilaratingthrillingstimulatingheadytitillatingbreathtakingticklingglamorous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exciting"?▾

"Exciting" has 3 syllables: exc · it · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "exciting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exciting" is /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/.

What does "exciting" mean?▾

Exciting: To stir the emotions of.

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