How to Pronounce "exertion"
word
ɪɡˈzɝʃən
ig-ZUR-shun
ɛɡzˈɜːʃən
eg-ZUR-shun
Definition
Exertion means physical or mental effort, especially when it is strong or tiring.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪɡˈzɝʃən
British English
ɛɡzˈɜːʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ig-ZUR-shun
UK
eg-ZUR-shun
Listen in Context
After running, he felt tired from the exertion.
It takes a lot of exertion to lift heavy boxes.
She avoided any exertion after her surgery.
The hike was beautiful, but the exertion left us all out of breath.