How to pronounce executes
Say it like EK-suh-kyoots. Executes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- suh
- kyoots
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Executes 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.
- kyootsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of executes
American and British speakers say executes in essentially the same way: /ˈɛksəˌkjuts/ in the US and /ˈɛksəˌkjuːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-suh-kyoots.
What does executes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of execute How to pronounce execute
Questions about saying executes
How do you pronounce executes?
Say EK-suh-kyoots. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksəˌkjuts/. In British English it is /ˈɛksəˌkjuːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in executes?
Executes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · suh · kyoots.
Do Americans and Brits say executes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛksəˌkjuts/ and the British form is /ˈɛksəˌkjuːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.