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How to pronounce exploit

exploit
/ˈeksplɔɪt/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Exploit, sound by sound

/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ɔɪ/as in boyGlide from “o” to a short “i”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

In a sentence

Each of us needs to fully exploit his potential.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce exploit?

Exploit is pronounced /ˈeksplɔɪt/ in American English.

How many syllables are in exploit?

Exploit has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in exploit?

The first syllable: /ˈeksplɔɪt/.

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