How to Pronounce Exhausting

To pronounce "exhausting", say EXH-aust-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

EXH-aust-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “exhausting”

"exhausting" has 3 syllables: exh-aust-ing. It rhymes with accosting and costing, if that helps it stick.

What does exhausting 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 tiring.

    “This task is exhausting!”

Synonyms

consumespendtire outweary

Words that rhyme with exhausting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accostingcostingfrostingdefrostingosting

Related words

tiringdebilitatingeffortfulkillingdrainingwearingwearyingdepleted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exhausting"?▾

"Exhausting" has 3 syllables: exh · aust · ing.

What does "exhausting" mean?▾

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

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