How to pronounce executions
Say it like ek-suh-KYOO-shunz. Executions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO).
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- ek
- suh
- KYOO
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Executions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of executions
American and British speakers say executions in essentially the same way: /ˌɛksəˈkjuʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɛksəˈkjuːʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-suh-KYOO-shunz.
What does executions mean?
- plural of execution How to pronounce execution
Questions about saying executions
How do you pronounce executions?
Say ek-suh-KYOO-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛksəˈkjuʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɛksəˈkjuːʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in executions?
Executions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO). Broken into parts: ek · suh · KYOO · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say executions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛksəˈkjuʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɛksəˈkjuːʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.