How Do You Spell EXHALE?

Pronunciation: [ɛkshˈe͡ɪl] (IPA)

The word exhale is spelled as [ɛks-heyl]. In this word, the letter "x" represents the sound "ks" and "h" represents the sound "h." The letter "e" followed by "x" represents the sound "ɛks" and "a" represents the sound "ey." Finally, the letter "e" represents the sound "l." Thus, this word is formed by combining different sounds represented by different letters. Exhale refers to the action of breathing out or expelling air from the lungs.

EXHALE Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "exhale" refers to the act of releasing or expelling air, breath, or other gases from the lungs or mouth. It is the opposite of inhaling. When a person exhales, they push out and release air or breath that has been taken in during the process of inhalation.

    Exhalation is a natural process that occurs during breathing and is essential for the body to remove carbon dioxide, a waste gas produced by cellular metabolism. Through the exhalation process, the body eliminates this waste gas and replenishes oxygen levels to maintain proper functioning.

    The act of exhaling is typically done through the mouth, although some individuals may exhale through the nose. It involves a conscious or subconscious contraction of the diaphragm, the muscle that plays a crucial role in the breathing process.

    Exhaling is not only a physiological process but is often associated with emotional or psychological relief as well. In moments of physical or mental stress, taking deep breaths and exhaling slowly can help relax the body and bring a sense of calmness.

    Furthermore, "exhale" can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of releasing or expressing one's emotions, frustrations, or thoughts. In this sense, it denotes the act of letting go or freeing oneself from an internal burden.

    Overall, "exhale" encompasses both the physical and metaphorical act of releasing air or breath, capturing the essential function of respiration as well as the potential psychological and emotional implications.

  2. To breathe out, expire. 2. To emit a gas or vapor or odor.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. To send out, as vapour or fume; to breathe out; to evaporate.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of EXHALE

The word "exhale" originated from the Latin word "exhalare", which was formed by combining the prefix "ex-" (meaning "out of") with the verb "halare" (meaning "to breathe"). In Latin, "exhalare" meant "to breathe out" or "to emit". Over time, it evolved into the Middle English word "exalen" and eventually became the modern English word "exhale". The etymology of the word reflects its meaning of releasing air or breath from the body.

Similar spelling words for EXHALE

  • waksal,
  • EKSL,
  • axial-flow,
  • exhall,
  • waxoyl,
  • ACSLU,
  • axley,
  • Oxheal,
  • wechsel,
  • AGCIL,
  • ICSLA,
  • Axal,
  • exhaled,
  • ACSIL,
  • ECSSL,
  • axle,
  • ICOSL,
  • YKSL,
  • yoxall,
  • excelle,
  • UQSL,
  • yaxley,
  • ACSEL,
  • WAGSL,
  • back-axle,
  • EXCL,
  • sarbanes-oxley,
  • exley,
  • yuksel,
  • EICSL,
  • government-in-exile,
  • excello,
  • ICHSL,
  • ICSSL,
  • Axell,
  • centre-axle,
  • eocaecilia,
  • axil,
  • axle-box,
  • ECSLA,
  • Oxeole,
  • Post-axial,
  • OCCSLY,
  • axile,
  • axially,
  • UGSEL,
  • exhales,
  • two-axle,
  • oechsle,
  • ACSAHL,
  • four-axle,
  • axle-bearing,
  • axilla,
  • crank-axle,
  • oxyl,
  • six-axle,
  • OCWSL,
  • OAXAL,
  • EGSL,
  • Axillae,
  • Axella,
  • exul,
  • ACSLH,
  • agacella,
  • auxilia,
  • ACSLA,
  • acocella,
  • exil,
  • IEXL,
  • WIXL,
  • oxol,
  • excel,
  • axle-lift,
  • Axelle,
  • axwell,
  • ixchel,
  • axle-to-axle,
  • axial,
  • OCSLHA,
  • oxal(o),
  • axle-tree,
  • ICSAL,
  • ECSL,
  • Oxley,
  • Axill,
  • three-axle,
  • Aksel,
  • Excal,
  • accusal,
  • OEXL,
  • waxily,
  • OCSLAA,
  • aqueously,
  • weksel,
  • axle-grease,
  • ECSWL,
  • Axel,
  • exile,
  • ICOSLA,
  • oxlee,
  • self-exile,
  • axle-pin,
  • OX40L,
  • ECASLA,
  • excl.,
  • weichsel,
  • ixl,
  • EXEL,
  • EXCEL252,
  • accel-kkr,
  • EXCELL,
  • Exilia,
  • wicksell,
  • Axl,
  • EGSEL,
  • ACCEL,
  • AUXIL,
  • ixil,
  • Co-axial,
  • Pre-axial,
  • Peri-axial,
  • axle-tooth.

Conjugate verb Exhale

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have exhaled
you would have exhaled
he/she/it would have exhaled
we would have exhaled
they would have exhaled
I would have exhale
you would have exhale
he/she/it would have exhale
we would have exhale
they would have exhale

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been exhaling
you would have been exhaling
he/she/it would have been exhaling
we would have been exhaling
they would have been exhaling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would exhale
you would exhale
he/she/it would exhale
we would exhale
they would exhale

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be exhaling
you would be exhaling
he/she/it would be exhaling
we would be exhaling
they would be exhaling

FUTURE

I will exhale
you will exhale
he/she/it will exhale
we will exhale
they will exhale

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be exhaling
you will be exhaling
he/she/it will be exhaling
we will be exhaling
they will be exhaling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have exhaled
you will have exhaled
he/she/it will have exhaled
we will have exhaled
they will have exhaled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been exhaling
you will have been exhaling
he/she/it will have been exhaling
we will have been exhaling
they will have been exhaling

IMPERATIVE

you exhale
we let´s exhale

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to exhale

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was exhaling
you were exhaling
he/she/it was exhaling
we were exhaling
they were exhaling

PAST PARTICIPLE

exhaled

PAST PERFECT

I had exhaled
you had exhaled
he/she/it had exhaled
we had exhaled
they had exhaled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been exhaling
you had been exhaling
he/she/it had been exhaling
we had been exhaling
they had been exhaling

PRESENT

I exhale
you exhale
he/she/it exhales
we exhale
they exhale

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am exhaling
you are exhaling
he/she/it is exhaling
we are exhaling
they are exhaling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

exhaling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have exhaled
you have exhaled
he/she/it has exhaled
we have exhaled
they have exhaled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been exhaling
you have been exhaling
he/she/it has been exhaling
we have been exhaling
they have been exhaling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it exhale

SIMPLE PAST

I exhaled
you exhaled
he/she/it exhaled
we exhaled
they exhaled

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