How to pronounce executable
Say it like EK-suh-kyoo-tubl. Executable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- suh
- kyoo
- tubl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Executable 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tublKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of executable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EK-suh-kyoo-tubl.
What does executable mean?
- Capable of being executed.
- A file that can be run directly by a computer's hardware or a p-code interpreter with no further processing.“The program as written by the programmer is generally processed into an executable that can be run.”
Where does executable come from?
From execute + -able.
Questions about saying executable
How do you pronounce executable?
Say EK-suh-kyoo-tubl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksəkjutəbl/. In British English it is /ˈɛksəkjuːtəbl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in executable?
Executable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · suh · kyoo · tubl.
Is executable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɛksəkjuːtəbl/ (EK-suh-kyoo-tubl).