How to Pronounce Exempt

To pronounce "exempt", say EX-empt — 2 syllables, IPA /ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “exempt”

"exempt" has 2 syllables: ex-empt. It rhymes with contempt and attempt, if that helps it stick.

What does exempt mean?

noun

  1. One who has been released from something.
  2. A type of French police officer.

verb

  1. To grant (someone) freedom or immunity from.

    “Citizens over 45 years of age were exempted from military service.”

adjective

  1. Free from a duty or obligation.

    “His income is so small that it is exempt from tax.”

  2. (of an employee or his position) Not entitled to overtime pay when working overtime.

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Words that rhyme with exempt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contemptattempttemptpreemptunkemptkemptemptnempt

Related words

freeuntaxedtax-freenontaxabletax-exemptunratableimmunerelieve

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exempt"?▾

"Exempt" has 2 syllables: ex · empt.

What is the IPA transcription of "exempt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exempt" is /ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/.

What does "exempt" mean?▾

Exempt: One who has been released from something.

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