How to pronounce exec
Say it like eg-ZEK. Exec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce exec. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- eg
- ZEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exec pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- egGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ZEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of exec
American and British speakers say exec in essentially the same way: /ˌɛɡˈzɛk/ in the US and /ˌɛɡˈzɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: eg-ZEK.
What does exec mean?
- An executive; a person employed at the executive level.
- An executive officer, i.e. the chief assistant to the commanding officer.
- To execute; to run.
Where does exec come from?
Clipping of executive or execute.
Words that rhyme with exec
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exec.
Questions about saying exec
How do you pronounce exec?
Say eg-ZEK. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛɡˈzɛk/. In British English it is /ˌɛɡˈzɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exec?
Exec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEK). Broken into parts: eg · ZEK.
Do Americans and Brits say exec the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛɡˈzɛk/ and the British form is /ˌɛɡˈzɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.