How to Pronounce “exacting”
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- American (US)
- /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
- British (UK)
- /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
What “exacting” means
adjective — Making great demands; difficult to satisfy.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “exacting” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/ 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 "exacting" mean?
exacting (adjective): Making great demands; difficult to satisfy.
How do you pronounce "exacting" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "exacting", /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/, 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 "exacting"?
/ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/ in American English, /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "exacting"?
“exacting” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/ 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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