How to Pronounce Exponential

To pronounce "exponential", say EXP-on-ent-ial — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛk.spəʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɛk.spəʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “exponential”

"exponential" has 4 syllables: exp-on-ent-ial. It rhymes with essential and consequential, if that helps it stick.

What does exponential mean?

noun

  1. Any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.

adjective

  1. Relating to an exponent.
  2. Expressed in terms of a power of e.

Words that rhyme with exponential

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

essentialconsequentialinconsequentialpotentialdeferentialquintessentialinfluentialprovidentialtorrentialtangentialsequentialreverential

Related words

incrementaldramaticpowervertiginoushugeexplosivewarprapid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exponential"?▾

"Exponential" has 4 syllables: exp · on · ent · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "exponential"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exponential" is /ˌɛk.spəʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/.

What does "exponential" mean?▾

Exponential: Any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.

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