How to pronounce executioner
Say it like ek-suh-KYOO-shuh-ner. Executioner has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO).
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- ek
- suh
- KYOO
- shuh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Executioner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of executioner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-suh-KYOO-shuh-nuh.
What does executioner mean?
- An official person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.
- A hit man, especially being in some organization.
Where does executioner come from?
From execution + -er.
Questions about saying executioner
How do you pronounce executioner?
Say ek-suh-KYOO-shuh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛksəˈkjuʃənɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɛksəˈkjuːʃənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in executioner?
Executioner has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO). Broken into parts: ek · suh · KYOO · shuh · ner.
Is executioner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɛksəˈkjuːʃənə/ (ek-suh-KYOO-shuh-nuh).