How to pronounce exactitude
Say it like ig-ZAK-tuh-tood. Exactitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAK).
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- ig
- ZAK
- tuh
- tood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exactitude 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- toodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of exactitude
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: ig-ZAK-tuh-tyood.
What does exactitude mean?
- Attention to small details; accuracy.
Where does exactitude come from?
From French exactitude, from exact, from Latin exactus, perfect passive participle of exigō (“demand, claim as due" or "measure by a standard, weigh, test”), from ex (“out”) + agō (“drive”).
Questions about saying exactitude
How do you pronounce exactitude?
Say ig-ZAK-tuh-tood. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzæktəˌtud/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzæktəˌtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exactitude?
Exactitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAK). Broken into parts: ig · ZAK · tuh · tood.
Is exactitude pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ɪɡˈzæktəˌtjuːd/ (ig-ZAK-tuh-tyood).