To pronounce "exhilarating", say EXH-il-ar-at-ing — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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EXH-il-ar-at-ing
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"exhilarating" has 5 syllables: exh-il-ar-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Good news exhilarates the mind; wine exhilarates the drinker.”
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"Exhilarating" has 5 syllables: exh · il · ar · at · ing.
Exhilarating: To cheer, to cheer up, to gladden, to make happy.
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