How to pronounce "exports" in EnglishVerb
ˈɛk.spɔːrts
EK·sports
Primary stress: EK
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “exports”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
EK
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
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
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
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").
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
“It imports more than it exports to the tune, if we wanted to round, of about 2.”— Khan AcademyWatch clip
“thing is we export more it than Saudi Arabia exports oil um that is I don't”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“The liver manufactures ketone bodies and then exports them to other organs for use.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“the US exports 133% of GDP we're only exposed to the outside world in terms of”— CNBCWatch clip
“Bureau the Selena Valley exports 50 to 60% of all leaf lettuce celery and head”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Or if the procedure exports another procedure by returning it as a value and that procedure is defined inside of it, well then the lifetime of the frame of the outer”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
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It imports more than it exports to the tune, if we wanted to round, of about 2.
Hear it in context: “exports”
25 clipsThe 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 25 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 Khan Academy, TEDx Talks, MIT OpenCourseWare.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USKhan AcademyClip #1 · @3:11
“and the US actually runs a trade deficit. It imports more than it exports to the tune, if we wanted to round, of about 2. 7 trillion dollars. if we wanted to round, of about 2.7 trillion dollars.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @12:47
“billion Revenue industry today it's $245 billion in fact the most surprising thing is we export more it than Saudi Arabia exports oil um that is I don't think something anyone talks about but it's true um this is one that that we've”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #3 · @3:30
“First, Ketogenesis mainly occurs in the liver. The liver manufactures ketone bodies and then exports them to other organs for use. and then exports them to other organs for use.”
- 🇺🇸 USCNBCClip #4 · @1:22
“of course here's a stat out of sojen and it could provide some comfort here so the US exports 133% of GDP we're only exposed to the outside world in terms of the global economy 133% of our economy is exports only a third of that is to”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #5 · @1:10
“coined the salad bowl of the world according to the monter County Farm Bureau the Selena Valley exports 50 to 60% of all leaf lettuce celery and head lettuce 50% to the whole nation that means that 50% of all salads going out”
Definition & Meaning: “exports”
- Of or relating to exportation or exports.
- Something that is exported.
- The act of exporting.
- 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.”
- “It imports more than it exports to the tune, if we wanted to round, of about 2. 7 trillion dollars.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “exports”
- Pronunciation:
- EK-sports
- Syllables:
- EK · sports
- Written Hyphenation:
- ex · ports
- Primary stress:
- EK
- IPA:
- ˈɛk.spɔːrts
- Hear it in context
- exports
Synonyms: “exports”
Hear words related in meaning to “exports” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “exports”
-ɛkspɔrtsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"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?
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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⁄).