How to pronounce execrable
Say it like EK-sih-krubl. Execrable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- sih
- krubl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Execrable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- krublKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of execrable
American and British speakers say execrable in essentially the same way: /ˈɛksɪkrəbl/ in the US and /ˈɛksɪkrəbl/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-sih-krubl.
What does execrable mean?
- Of the poorest quality.
- Hateful, disgusting.
Where does execrable come from?
From Old French execrable, from Latin execrabilis.
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Questions about saying execrable
How do you pronounce execrable?
Say EK-sih-krubl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɪkrəbl/. In British English it is /ˈɛksɪkrəbl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in execrable?
Execrable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · sih · krubl.
Do Americans and Brits say execrable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛksɪkrəbl/ and the British form is /ˈɛksɪkrəbl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.