How to pronounce exacted
Say it like ig-ZAK-tid. Exacted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAK).
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- ig
- ZAK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exacted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exacted
American and British speakers say exacted in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZAK-tid.
What does exacted mean?
- simple past and past participle of exact How to pronounce exact
Words that rhyme with exacted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exacted.
Questions about saying exacted
How do you pronounce exacted?
Say ig-ZAK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exacted?
Exacted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAK). Broken into parts: ig · ZAK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say exacted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.