How to pronounce executing
Say it like EK-suh-kyoo-ting. Executing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- suh
- kyoo
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Executing 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of executing
- 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-ting.
What does executing mean?
- putting a condemned person to death
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying executing
How do you pronounce executing?
Say EK-suh-kyoo-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksəˌkjutɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɛksəˌkjuːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in executing?
Executing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · suh · kyoo · ting.
Is executing 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 /ˈɛksəˌkjuːtɪŋ/ (EK-suh-kyoo-ting).