How to Pronounce Exhausted

To pronounce "exhausted", say exh-AUST-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɛɡzˈɔːstɪd/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “exhausted”

Break "exhausted" into 3 beats and lean on "AUST" — that's the stressed one.

What does exhausted mean?

adjective

  1. Very tired; zonked (out).
  2. Depleted of resources.

verb

  1. simple past and past participle of exhaust

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How do you pronounce "exhausted"?▾

To pronounce "exhausted", say exh-AUST-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "exhausted"?▾

"Exhausted" has 3 syllables: exh · aust · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "exhausted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exhausted" is /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/.

What does "exhausted" mean?▾

Exhausted: Very tired; zonked (out).

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