How to pronounce executant
Say it like ig-ZEK-yuu-tunt. Executant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEK).
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- ig
- ZEK
- yuu
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Executant 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.
- ZEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of executant
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ig-ZEK-yuu-tunt.
What does executant mean?
- A person who executes a dance or piece of music; a performer.
- A person who puts something into action, such as a plan or design.
Where does executant come from?
From French exécutant.
Questions about saying executant
How do you pronounce executant?
Say ig-ZEK-yuu-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtənt/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in executant?
Executant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEK). Broken into parts: ig · ZEK · yuu · tunt.
Is executant 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 /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtənt/ (ig-ZEK-yuu-tunt).