Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

exposure

/ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.44 in modern English

Syllables
ex-po-sure
IPA
/ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.

Uncountable

noun

Lack of protection from weather or the elements.

Uncountable

noun

The act of exposing something, such as a scandal.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The degree to which an individual, their content, or their brand is seen by the target market or the general public; internet fame.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The act or condition of being at risk of financial losses.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

That part which is facing or exposed to something, e.g. the sun, weather, sky, or a view.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An instance of taking a photograph.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The piece of film exposed to light.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From expos(e) + -ure.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/
  • British English: /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/

Usage

Inflected Forms

exposures (plural)

Derived Forms

antiexposure autoexposure chemoexposure coexposure cryoexposure hyperexposure inexposure multiexposure nonexposure overexposure photoexposure postexposure

Phrases

any exposure is good exposure double-exposure double exposure exposure bucks exposure meter exposure suit exposure therapy exposure time

Synonyms

photograph photo picture pic vulnerability

Rhymes With

closure disclosure enclosure foreclosure composure crozier mosher overexposure mosier inclosure

Questions

How do you pronounce exposure?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/.
What does exposure mean?
The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.
Where does exposure come from?
From expos(e) + -ure.

How to pronounce exposure

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