How to Pronounce "executives"
word
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪvz/
ig-ZEK-yuh-tivz
/ɛɡzˈɛkjuːtˌɪvz/
eg-ZEK-yuh-tivz
Definition
Senior managers or leaders in a company or organization who have decision-making authority. Also used as an adjective meaning related to managing or governing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪvz/
British English
/ɛɡzˈɛkjuːtˌɪvz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ig-ZEK-yuh-tivz
UK
eg-ZEK-yuh-tivz
Listen in Context
The company's top executives held an emergency meeting.
She was promoted to an executive position last year.
The executives decided to expand into new markets.
Tech executives in Silicon Valley are under pressure to address AI safety concerns.