exciting

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

Syllables ex·cit·ing

Stress ex-CIT-ing

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪk/

short e

cit

/saɪt/

soft c

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

Meaning

making someone feel happy, interested, or eager

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪk/(exit) + cite=/saɪt/(cite) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

It is exciting to travel to a new country.