How to pronounce executioners
Say it like ek-suh-KYOO-shuh-nerz. Executioners has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO).
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- ek
- suh
- KYOO
- shuh
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Executioners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of executioners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-suh-KYOO-shuh-nuz.
What does executioners mean?
- plural of executioner How to pronounce executioner
Questions about saying executioners
How do you pronounce executioners?
Say ek-suh-KYOO-shuh-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛksəˈkjuʃənɚz/. In British English it is /ˌɛksəˈkjuːʃənəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in executioners?
Executioners has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO). Broken into parts: ek · suh · KYOO · shuh · nerz.
Is executioners 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 /ˌɛksəˈkjuːʃənəz/ (ek-suh-KYOO-shuh-nuz).