How to pronounce executor
Say it like ig-ZEK-yuh-ter. Executor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEK).
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- ig
- ZEK
- yuh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Executor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of executor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ig-ZEK-yuh-tuh.
What does executor mean?
- A person who carries out some task.
- A component of a system that executes or runs something.
- Someone appointed by a testator to administer their estate in accordance with their will; an administrator.“literary executor”
Where does executor come from?
From Middle English executour, from Anglo-Norman executour, from Latin exsecūtor, agent noun of exsequor.
Questions about saying executor
How do you pronounce executor?
Say ig-ZEK-yuh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɚ/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɛkjətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in executor?
Executor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEK). Broken into parts: ig · ZEK · yuh · ter.
Is executor 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 /ɪɡˈzɛkjətə/ (ig-ZEK-yuh-tuh).