How to pronounce "exults" in English
ɪɡˈzʌlts
ig·ZUHLTS
Primary stress: ZUHLTS
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Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ig
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ZUHLTS
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("ZUHLTS"). 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 "exults" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "exults is" sounds like "exults-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "exults" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“weighs about 1300 tons absorbing the energy of the wind that exults on the building”— Smithsonian ChannelWatch clip
“Pangur springs, exults, and kills.”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
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weighs about 1300 tons absorbing the energy of the wind that exults on the building
Hear it in context: “exults”
2 clipsThe English word “exults” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ɪɡˈzʌlts (phonetic respelling: ig-ZUHLTS). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ig · ZUHLTS), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (ZUHLTS). Grammatically, “exults” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “exults” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Smithsonian Channel, Harvard University.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USSmithsonian ChannelClip #1 · @0:51
“damper weighs about 1300 tons absorbing the energy of the wind that exults on the building energy of the wind that exults on the”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #2 · @22:35
“page. With his unsheathed perfect nails, Pangur springs, exults, and kills. When the long for difficult answers come, I too exult. So it goes, to each his own. No vying,”
Definition & Meaning: “exults”
- To rejoice; to be very happy, especially in triumph; to triumph (over).
Example Sentences (3)
- “I took a deep breath; a locomotive howled across-the darkness, Mobile-bound. So were we. I took off my shirt and exulted.”
- “weighs about 1300 tons absorbing the energy of the wind that exults on the building”
- “Pangur springs, exults, and kills. When the long for difficult answers”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “exults”
- Pronunciation:
- ig-ZUHLTS
- Syllables:
- ig · ZUHLTS
- Written Hyphenation:
- ex · ults
- Primary stress:
- ZUHLTS
- IPA:
- ɪɡˈzʌlts
- Hear it in context
- exults
Words that Rhyme with “exults”
-ʌltsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"exults" (⁄ɪɡˈzʌlts⁄) 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, "exults" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about exults
How do you pronounce “exults”?
“exults” is pronounced ⁄ɪɡˈzʌlts⁄ (ig-ZUHLTS). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “exults”?
“exults” has 2 syllables: ig · ZUHLTS.
Where is the stress in “exults”?
The primary stress in “exults” is on “ZUHLTS”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “exults” mean?
To rejoice; to be very happy, especially in triumph; to triumph (over).
How can I hear “exults” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “exults”?
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⁄).