How to Pronounce Exercise

"Exercise" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈɛksɝˌsaɪz/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɛksɝˌsaɪz/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɛksəsˌaɪz/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “exercise”

"exercise" has 3 syllables: exercise.

What does exercise mean?

noun

  1. Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.
  2. Activity intended to improve physical, or sometimes mental, strength and fitness.

verb

  1. To exert for the sake of training or improvement; to practice in order to develop.
  2. To perform physical activity for health or training.

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How do you pronounce "exercise"?▾

"Exercise" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈɛksɝˌsaɪz/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "exercise"?▾

"Exercise" has 3 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "exercise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exercise" is /ˈɛksɝˌsaɪz/.

What does "exercise" mean?▾

Exercise: Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

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