How to Pronounce “exceptional

word

/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəɫ/
ik-SEP-shuh-nuhl
/ɛksˈɛpʃənəl/
ik-SEP-shuh-nuhl

IPA Transcription

American English

/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəɫ/

British English

/ɛksˈɛpʃənəl/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

ik-SEP-shuh-nuhl

UK

ik-SEP-shuh-nuhl

Listen in Context

The team did an exceptional job on the project.

That was an exceptional performance.

Getting full marks on that exam was truly exceptional.

His exceptional ability to solve problems amazed everyone.