exhilarate

How to Split "exhilarate" into Syllables

The word exhilarate is divided into 5 syllables: ex·hi·la·ra·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ex — 1st syllable
• hi — 2nd syllable
• la — 3rd syllable
• ra — 4th syllable
• te — 5th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of exhilarate:

• IPA: /ɪɡˈzɪləɹeɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. exhilarate (third-person singular simple present exhilarates, present participle exhilarating, simple past and past participle exhilarated)
2. William Dwight Whitney, Benjamin E[li] Smith, editors (1911), “exhilarate”, in The Century Dictionary […], New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., →OCLC.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Latin exhilarō (“to delight, to gladden, to make merry”), from ex- (“out, away”) (from Proto-Indo-European *h₁eǵʰs (“out”)) + hilarō (“to cheer, to gladden”), from hilaris (“cheerful, light-hearted, lively”), from Ancient Greek ἱλαρός (hilarós, “cheerful, merry”), from ἵλαος (hílaos, “gracious, kind, propitious”), from Proto-Indo-European *selh₂- (“comfort, mercy”).

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down exhilarate into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

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