How to Pronounce Exhaust

To pronounce "exhaust", say EXH-aust — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪɡˈzɔːst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɪɡˈzɔːst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “exhaust”

"exhaust" has 2 syllables: exh-aust. It rhymes with lost and accost, if that helps it stick.

What does exhaust mean?

noun

  1. A system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged; see also exhaust system.
  2. The steam let out of a cylinder after it has done its work there.

verb

  1. To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely

    “Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation.”

  2. To empty by drawing or letting out the contents

    “to exhaust a treasury”

adjective

  1. Exhausted; used up.

Synonyms

consumespendtire outweary

Words that rhyme with exhaust

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lostaccostfrostlastembossedtossedcrossedglossedglostrost

Related words

tuckertireconsumebeatevacuate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exhaust"?▾

"Exhaust" has 2 syllables: exh · aust.

What is the IPA transcription of "exhaust"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exhaust" is /ɪɡˈzɔːst/.

What does "exhaust" mean?▾

Exhaust: A system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged; see also exhaust system.

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