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.

exhausted

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3

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. It rhymes with accosted and costed, if that helps it stick.

What does exhausted mean?

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. Very tired; in a state of exhaustion.

    “The exhausted man fell asleep immediately.”

  2. Depleted of resources.

    “The exhausted mine was worthless once all the ore had been extracted.”

Synonyms

consumespendtire outweary

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Words that rhyme with exhausted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accostedcostedfrostedrostad

Related words

drainedfatiguedspentexpendedtiredworn-outdepleted

Frequently asked questions

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: To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely

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