How to pronounce executed
Say it like EK-suh-kyoo-tid. Executed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- suh
- kyoo
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Executed 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.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of executed
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EK-sih-kyoo-tid.
What does executed mean?
- put to death as punishment“claimed the body of the executed traitor”
Questions about saying executed
How do you pronounce executed?
Say EK-suh-kyoo-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksəˌkjutɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in executed?
Executed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · suh · kyoo · tid.
Is executed 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 /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/ (EK-sih-kyoo-tid).