How to Pronounce “exact”
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- American (US)
- /ɪɡˈzækt/
- British (UK)
- /ɪɡˈzækt/
What “exact” means
adjective — Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.
Example: The clock keeps exact time.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “exact” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ɪɡˈzækt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "exact" mean?
exact (adjective): Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect. For example — The clock keeps exact time.
How do you pronounce "exact" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "exact", /ɪɡˈzækt/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "exact"?
/ɪɡˈzækt/ in American English, /ɪɡˈzækt/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "exact"?
“exact” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ɪɡˈzækt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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