How to Pronounce Exhibition

To pronounce "exhibition", say exh-ib-IT-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɛksɪbˈɪʃən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “exhibition

Break "exhibition" into 4 beats and lean on "IT" — that's the stressed one.

What does exhibition mean?

noun

  1. An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.
  2. A large-scale public showing of objects or products.

verb

  1. To participate in sexual exhibitionism.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "exhibition"?

To pronounce "exhibition", say exh-ib-IT-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "exhibition"?

"Exhibition" has 4 syllables: exh · ib · it · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "exhibition"?

The IPA transcription of "exhibition" is /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/.

What does "exhibition" mean?

Exhibition: An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.

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