How to Pronounce "executive"
word
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv
/ɛɡzˈɛkjuːtˌɪv/
ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv
Definition
An executive is a person with an important management role in a company or organization, especially someone who makes high-level decisions. It can also describe something related to carrying out plans or managing operations.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
British English
/ɛɡzˈɛkjuːtˌɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv
UK
ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv
Listen in Context
She is an executive at a large tech company.
The executive approved the new budget.
We met with three executives this morning.
He started in sales and worked his way up to executive level.