How to pronounce executors
Say it like ig-ZEK-yuh-terz. Executors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEK).
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- ig
- ZEK
- yuh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Executors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of executors
- 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-tuz.
What does executors mean?
- plural of executor How to pronounce executor
Questions about saying executors
How do you pronounce executors?
Say ig-ZEK-yuh-terz. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɚz/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɛkjətəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in executors?
Executors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEK). Broken into parts: ig · ZEK · yuh · terz.
Is executors 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 /ɪɡˈzɛkjətəz/ (ig-ZEK-yuh-tuz).