How to pronounce exacting
Say it like ig-ZAK-ting. Exacting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAK).
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- ig
- ZAK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exacting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exacting
American and British speakers say exacting in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZAK-ting.
What does exacting mean?
- Making great demands; difficult to satisfy.
- Of an action, task, etc., requiring precise accuracy, great care, effort, or attention.
- Of a person or organization, characterized by exaction.
- present participle and gerund of exact How to pronounce exact
Where does exacting come from?
From exact + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying exacting
How do you pronounce exacting?
Say ig-ZAK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exacting?
Exacting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAK). Broken into parts: ig · ZAK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say exacting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.