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How to pronounce "exports" in EnglishNoun

exports is pronounced ˈɛk.spɔːrts, with primary stress on the “EK” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 325 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ˈɛk.spɔːrts

EK·sports

Primary stress: EK

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IPAˈɛk.spɔːrts
SayEK-sports
SyllablesEK · sports
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “exports”

Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence

ˈɛk.spɔːrts

Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution

Syllable 1Primary Stress

EK

Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.

Syllable 2Unstressed

sports

Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.

Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("EK"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.

Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes

⚠️ Unstressed Syllable Vowel Reduction (Schwa ⁄ə⁄)

The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.

How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).

Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow

🔗 Consonant-Vowel Linking (Liaison)

When "exports" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "exports is" sounds like "exports-iz").

⏱️ Stress-Timed Rhythm

In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "exports" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.

Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context

Verified Transcripts
“exports. So, let's look at the history of coconut shell craft in Kerala. Coconut shell leaders has always been a”
— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“France exports reactors, exports designs-- a decision, but also a decision based on the fact”
— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“Net exports can change, planned investments can change, could be shifted up or down.”
— Khan AcademyWatch clip
“total exports to us 60 billion is about 40 percent of our total exports to them”
— CNBCWatch clip
“exports more than 50% of services export for India about 7% of India's GDP these”
— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“exports exports are good and we want to do everything we can to increase our”
— CNBCWatch clip
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The English word “exports” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈɛk.spɔːrts (phonetic respelling: EK-sports). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (EK · sports), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (EK). Grammatically, “exports” functions as a adjective, noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 325 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “exports” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, MIT OpenCourseWare, Khan Academy.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)

  • 🇺🇸 USTEDx Talks
    Clip #1 · @3:09
    “being used in corporate gifting, in five-star hotels, as well as for exports. So, let's look at the history of coconut shell craft in Kerala. Coconut shell leaders has always been a shell craft in Kerala. Coconut shell leaders has always been a”
  • 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWare
    Clip #2 · @38:16
    “and building a critical mass, it's had that effect. France exports reactors, exports designs-- a decision, but also a decision based on the fact a decision, but also a decision based on the fact”
  • 🇺🇸 USKhan Academy
    Clip #3 · @8:00
    “right over here. Net exports can change, planned investments can change, could be shifted up or down. can change, could be shifted up or down.”
  • 🇺🇸 USCNBC
    Clip #4 · @5:44
    “with 60 billion their rationale was that our 200 is about 40 percent of their total exports to us 60 billion is about 40 percent of our total exports to them just very good but but they don't they don't have enough imports from us to”
  • 🇺🇸 USTEDx Talks
    Clip #5 · @6:48
    “industry about 30 years back to about 255 billion doar nearly $200 billion exports more than 50% of services export for India about 7% of India's GDP these are all stories you know but the key thing which I I want to leave with you”

Definition & Meaning: “exports”

ADJECTIVE
  • Of or relating to exportation or exports.
NOUN
  • Something that is exported.
  • The act of exporting.
VERB
  • To carry away.
  • To sell (goods) to a foreign country.

Example Sentences (3)

  • “Oil is the main export of Saudi Arabia.”
  • “The export of fish is forbidden in this country.”
  • “exports. So, let's look at the history of coconut shell craft in Kerala. Coconut shell leaders has always been a”

Common Phrases & Collocations

total exportsexports reactorsreactors exportsbillion exportsfrance exportsnet exports

Pronounce: “exports”

Pronunciation:
EK-sports
Syllables:
EK · sports
Written Hyphenation:
ex · ports
Primary stress:
EK
IPA:
ˈɛk.spɔːrts
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Synonyms: “exports”

2 words

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Words that Rhyme with “exports”

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Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)

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"exports" (⁄ˈɛk.spɔːrts⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "exports" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.

Frequently asked questions about exports

How do you pronounce “exports”?

“exports” is pronounced ⁄ˈɛk.spɔːrts⁄ (EK-sports). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “exports”?

“exports” has 2 syllables: EK · sports.

Where is the stress in “exports”?

The primary stress in “exports” is on “EK”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.

What does “exports” mean?

Of or relating to exportation or exports.

How can I hear “exports” used in real sentences?

This page has 325 real-world video examples of “exports” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.

What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “exports”?

Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).