HOW TO PRONOUNCE
executive
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
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Stress the second syllable and listen for “gz.”
Give x the voiced g and z sequence. Keep the y sound after k in the next syllable, and let the remaining vowels stay lighter.
4 syllables · Stress on syllable 2
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“The executive welcomed the visitors.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does executive mean?
adjective
- Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.
- Of, pertaining to, or having responsibility for the day-to-day running of an organisation, business, country, etc.
- Exclusive.
More meanings (4)
noun
- A chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on their own authority.
- The branch of government that is responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions, and for the day-to-day administration of the state.
- A committee that manages the day-to-day running of an organisation. An executive committee.
- A process that coordinates and governs the action of other processes or threads; supervisor.
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IPA pronunciation
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
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There is an idea, which is not without its advocates, that a vigorous Executive is inconsistent with the genius of republican government.
To this she gives all her time, aided by an executive secretary who takes charge of the routine work of the association.
More book examples (3)
Still more objectionable is the power of the executive in matters vitally affecting the happiness of all, such as peace and war.
In America the people appoints the legislative and the executive power, and furnishes the jurors who punish all offences against the laws.
The chief executive should create such a spirit that his officers shall turn to him for help when in perplexity or difficulty.