How to pronounce executives
Say it like ig-ZEK-yuh-tivz. Executives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEK).
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- ig
- ZEK
- yuh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Executives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of executives
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ig-ZEK-yuu-tivz.
What does executives mean?
- plural of executive How to pronounce executive
Questions about saying executives
How do you pronounce executives?
Say ig-ZEK-yuh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪvz/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in executives?
Executives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEK). Broken into parts: ig · ZEK · yuh · tivz.
Is executives 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 /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪvz/ (ig-ZEK-yuu-tivz).